Del Mar Contemporary

by | Jan 11, 2024 | Bubbleinfo TV, Del Mar, Historic Homes, Interesting Houses

This home was designated as a historical property in 2019 and there is a recorded document that says any exterior or landscape modifications must be approved by the City of San Diego. The torrey pine tree in the front yard was planted shortly after construction in 1971, and is part of the historical designation.

The buyer thought enough of it that they paid over list!

Here’s the description by the city: Recuerdo historical findings

Santa’s House

by | Dec 24, 2023 | Historic Homes, Interesting Houses, Zillow | 2 comments

Santa’s House is featured with Listing Showcase, the elevated listing experience available only on Zillow. Showcase listings are powered by artificial intelligence and feature immersive media and an entirely new design to help give you richer insights into the home’s layout and features. Sellers interested in showcasing their home can ask their agent about Listing Showcase.

Check it out here:

https://www.zillow.com/house/santas-house/

The Brady Bunch House

by | May 25, 2023 | Historic Homes, Interesting Houses | 3 comments

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the most iconic single family residences in the world.

Meticulously rebuilt and designed to replicate the set of the home from the beloved 1970s sitcom The Brady Bunch. Reportedly it is the 2nd most photographed home in the USA after the White House. Own a piece of pop culture history and pay homage to American sitcom television. From the infamous staircase that anchors the home, to the bright orange formica kitchen counters, to the blue bunk beds and pink twin beds, and let’s not forget about the groovy attic. The possibilities are endless for you to enjoy this spacious 5,000+ square foot home on a sprawling 12,000 SF lot with citrus trees lining the yard. The quaint tree lined street backs up to the Los Angeles River in a prime Studio City location. The architectural mid-century home has soaring ceilings, big windows and sliding glass doors which fill the space with natural light. Curated furnishings and accessories are included in the sale and will take you back in time to a unique era. This is a collector’s dream. What would you expect from an architect’s home? Fireplaces and some appliances/Fixtures are decorative only.  Listed with Compass for $5,500,000.

https://www.compass.com/app/listing/11222-dilling-street-studio-city-ca-91602/1318113637205466977

Harry Gesner, RIP

by | Jul 3, 2022 | Historic Homes, Interesting Houses

Hat tip to Rob Dawg for sending in the news that one of the most engaging architects of our time has passed away at age 97.  Harry lacked formal architecture training, but that didn’t stop him from designing 100+ houses.  My favorite is the Sandcastle (above), the house he built himself from reclaimed woods and other parts found at the junkyard. He lived there for the second half of his life, and he used to sit up in the tower to do his designing!

A couple of links to view his work:

https://www.pinterest.com/domester/harry-gesner-architect/

https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/harrygesner/

Here are quick interview questions plus a Vimeo film linked at the bottom with clips of the Sandcastle interior (at the 9:15-min mark) and his 1958 Mercedes Benz 190SL that he converted to electric power:

Modernism’s Maverick: A Conversation with Harry Gesner

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