Two weekend treats.
546 N. Citrus Ave - $1.1 Million
The first is this amazing house. It's like the cottage that homo-Sleeping-Beauty stayed in with her three fairy godmothers and a couple of woodland creatures (Bears?). The actual owner was a Broadway actress in the fifties who acted in shows like Gypsy and Sweet Charity, so the house is still pretty gay. I think that's the first time someone's used that expression with a positive connotation.
The house itself is pretty cute, but let's not beat around the bush. This place is ALL roof.
The asymmetrical shingling should be on the cover of every design publication. Or more likely, I can see fictional character Willy Wonka driving by and thinking to himself "Oh my god. I just got the best idea. I'll call it Laffy Taffy!"
Yes, this is one of those Hancock Park gems that, should it have been placed on a thoroughfare like 3rd, would be up there with the David House. I'd love to see this crazy joint get more recognition for its batshit craziness.
Speaking of crazy, guess who got the go-ahead to announce on his blog that he's been hired by Curbed? Me! Starting July 9th, I'll be Curbed LA's official weekend blogger (where you'll soon be able to contact me at woody@curbed.com). I'll be running around the city, going to open houses and reporting with my usual snark. Have no fear, though, I'll still keep Houses of Hancock Park alive and running. Happy Friday!
Congratulations on your new position.
ReplyDeleteThe house is charming, but I would have to change the colors, especially the roof, and swap the practical metal awnings for whimsical canvas.
Dear Devoted-- I'm very much agitated over your wanting to change the roof color and take away the metal awnings. I LOVE metal awnings. I don't know about that stained glass window though. I do love that the crescent moon in the gate seems to be oddly turned away from the stars. BUT BUT BUT how thrilling to hear the news of our esteemed blogger's new gig. Cannot wait to read his contributions to Curbed. I only hope that the editors don't sit on him too hard. Musn't stifle genius.
ReplyDeleteCongrats again on the new job :-) So bizarre that someone had painted the shingled roof pink.....but it's cute!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I really hate those metal awnings as well - canvas would be 100% better!
Congratulations on your new job!! You are now going to get paid for what you love to do. Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteHooray! Congratulations - look forward to reading weekend Curbed & more HOHP!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the LOLs! i will be moving to LA in the spring so i love hearing all about its architecture and history. i am glad i found your blog (via curbed).
ReplyDeletewow! The first thing I notice was the architectural design, very unusual design. The garden house perfectly fits to everything.
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