We admit having a soft spot for midcentury modern homes and this one is likely to get a big thumbs-up from midcentury aficionados. It's located just up the street from the soon-to-be-completed Hotel Bel Air, on legendary Stone Canyon Road in Los Angeles. Listing price: $2.795 million.
There's an impressive loft-like great room with an Italian gourmet kitchen and professional grade appliances, a large dining area, living room and open but definitely separate den area, all fronted by walls of sliding glass that open to the private pool area and grassy yard.
The home has views of the Stone Canyon Reservoir.
Billy Rose, founder and president of The Agency RE, is the listing agent. See more classics from the era in the gallery below.
- <p> Nothing says cool and breezy like a midcentury modern with a pool. As fans of the wildly popular “Mad Men” TV series can attest, there’s something singularly chic about 1960s Americana -- not least of all the architecture. So fret not, hipsters -- while Don Draper and the gang might be on hiatus until next year, the bitchin' homes that evoke the turbulent era are trapped in amber in the slides that follow. Click on for some far-out listings.</p> <p> </p>
- <p> Location: Boulder, Colo.</p> <p> Price: $1.995 million</p> <p> Beds/Baths: 4/4</p> <p> Sq. Ft.: 5,804</p> <p> <br /> Imagine January Jones' character pacing the halls of this Boulder beauty, situated on merry old "<a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/445-Christmas-Tree-Dr_Boulder_CO_80302_M29991-18101" target="_blank">Christmas Tree Drive</a>." Melancholia never looked so good!</p> <p> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/445-Christmas-Tree-Dr_Boulder_CO_80302_M29991-18101">the listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Boulder_Colo">homes for sale</a> in Boulder, Colo.</p>
- <p> While tail fins and beehive hairdos might have gone the way of the stereo console, indoor pools are still way cool.</p> <p> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/445-Christmas-Tree-Dr_Boulder_CO_80302_M29991-18101">the listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Boulder_Colo" target="_blank">homes for sale</a> in Boulder, Colo.</p>
- <p> Retro need not be dated or dull. This modly appointed living room embodies the best of mid-century decor.</p> <p> See <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/445-Christmas-Tree-Dr_Boulder_CO_80302_M29991-18101">the listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Boulder_Colo" target="_blank">homes for sale </a>in Boulder, Colo.</p>
- <p> Location: Bronxville, N.Y.<br /> Price: $3,295,000<br /> Beds/Baths: 6/5<br /> Sq. Ft.: 5,807</p> <p> <br /> Set in the Westchester County suburb of Bronxville, this sprawling home has six bedrooms and five bathrooms dressed in quintessential mid-century decor.</p> <p> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/39-Elm-Ln_Bronxville_NY_10708_M49119-40222" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Bronxville_NY/price-0-700000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Bronxville, N.Y.</a></p>
- <p> Skylights flood the open-plan living room with natural rays. </p> <p> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/39-Elm-Ln_Bronxville_NY_10708_M49119-40222" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Bronxville_NY/price-0-700000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Bronxville, N.Y.</a></p>
- <p> They made houses pretty big back then too. This blast-to-the-past home stretches over 5,807 square feet.</p> <p> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/39-Elm-Ln_Bronxville_NY_10708_M49119-40222" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Bronxville_NY/price-0-700000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Bronxville, N.Y.</a></p>
- <p> With a central fire pit, two seating areas and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the living room is cool and cozy at the same time.</p> <p> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/39-Elm-Ln_Bronxville_NY_10708_M49119-40222" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Bronxville_NY/price-0-700000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Bronxville, N.Y.</a></p>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p> Location: Mercer Island, Wash. <br /> Price: $2.3 million<br /> Beds/Baths: 5/3<br /> Sq. Ft.: 3,370<br /> <br /> This picturesque modern basks in its lush setting, looking over water and up at mountains.<br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/4344-E-Mercer-Way_Mercer-Island_WA_98040_M10712-93574" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Mercer-Island_WA" target="_blank">homes for sale in Mercer Island, Wash.</a></p> <p> </p> </div>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p> The 3,370-square-foot home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and three fireplaces. <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/4344-E-Mercer-Way_Mercer-Island_WA_98040_M10712-93574" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Mercer-Island_WA" target="_blank">homes for sale in Mercer Island, Wash.</a></p> <p> </p> </div>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p> The understated front facade gives little hint of the spectacular water views out the back.<br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/4344-E-Mercer-Way_Mercer-Island_WA_98040_M10712-93574" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Mercer-Island_WA" target="_blank">homes for sale in Mercer Island, Wash.</a></p> <p> </p> </div>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p> See what we mean? <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/4344-E-Mercer-Way_Mercer-Island_WA_98040_M10712-93574" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Mercer-Island_WA" target="_blank">homes for sale in Mercer Island, Wash.</a></p> <p> </p> </div>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p> Location: New Canaan, Conn. <br /> Price: $2.795 million <br /> Beds/Baths: 3/3<br /> Sq. Ft.: 1,773<br /> <br /> A significant work by famed architect Philip Johnson, this cream-colored mod rests elegantly on two acres of coveted New Canaan real estate. <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/New-Canaan_CT_06840_M45440-19226" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/New-Canaan_CT#/pg-4" target="_blank">other homes for sale in New Canaan, Conn.</a></p> </div>
- <p> </p> <div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p> The three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence features a guest cottage and walled gardens, in addition to the main house. <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/New-Canaan_CT_06840_M45440-19226" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/New-Canaan_CT#/pg-4" target="_blank">other homes for sale in New Canaan, Conn.</a></p> <p> </p> </div>
- Behind its stone and glass exterior, high ceilings, period fixtures and custom cabinetry imbue the premises with authentic midcentury character.<br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/New-Canaan_CT_06840_M45440-19226" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/New-Canaan_CT#/pg-4" target="_blank">other homes for sale in New Canaan, Conn.</a></p> <p>
- <p> Can ya dig it?<br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/New-Canaan_CT_06840_M45440-19226" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/New-Canaan_CT#/pg-4" target="_blank">other homes for sale in New Canaan, Conn.</a></p>
- <p> Location: Redondo Beach, Calif. <br /> Price: $1.325 million <br /> Beds/Baths: 4/3<br /> Sq. Ft.: 2,723<br /> <br /> The home's interior boasts 12-foot-high wood ceilings, 8-foot ash doors and walls of glass through which to admire the view.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.socalmodern.com/homesdetail.php?pid=167&iid=1130http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/253-Paseo-De-Las-Delicias_Redondo-Beach_CA_90277_M21790-77399">See this listing</a> or explore <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Redondo-Beach_CA" target="_blank">other homes for sale</a> in Redondo Beach, Calif.
- <p> Built in 1966, the 2,700-square-foot house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.socalmodern.com/homesdetail.php?pid=167&iid=1130http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/253-Paseo-De-Las-Delicias_Redondo-Beach_CA_90277_M21790-77399">See this listing</a> or explore <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Redondo-Beach_CA" target="_blank">other homes for sale</a> in Redondo Beach, Calif.
- <p> Even the decor seems frozen in time.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.socalmodern.com/homesdetail.php?pid=167&iid=1130http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/253-Paseo-De-Las-Delicias_Redondo-Beach_CA_90277_M21790-77399">See this listing</a> or explore <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Redondo-Beach_CA" target="_blank">other homes for sale</a> in Redondo Beach, Calif.
- <p> Location: San Rafael, Calif. <br /> Price: $920,000<br /> Beds/Baths: 5/2<br /> Sq. Ft.: 1,942<br /> <br /> This updated home, built by famed midcentury developer Joseph Eichler, blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living. <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/15-Mount-Tenaya-Dr_San-Rafael_CA_94903_M22351-55672" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/San-Rafael_CA">homes for sale in San Rafael, Calif.
- <p> Stand at one end of the covered pavilion, and you can see straight through to the backyard.<br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/15-Mount-Tenaya-Dr_San-Rafael_CA_94903_M22351-55672" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/San-Rafael_CA">homes for sale in San Rafael, Calif.
- <p> The place was recently updated, with new lighting fixtures, kitchen appliances and fresh paint.<br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/15-Mount-Tenaya-Dr_San-Rafael_CA_94903_M22351-55672" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/San-Rafael_CA">homes for sale in San Rafael, Calif.
- <p> Pass through floor-to-ceiling glass doors into a backyard with a tiered patio and waterfall. <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/15-Mount-Tenaya-Dr_San-Rafael_CA_94903_M22351-55672" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/San-Rafael_CA">homes for sale in San Rafael, Calif.
- <p> Location: Indianapolis, Ind. <br /> Price: $329,900<br /> Beds/Baths: 4/3<br /> Sq. Ft.: 3,904<br /> <br /> This relatively affordable house took its design cues from modern maestro Frank Lloyd Wright.<br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/9250-Kinlock-Dr_Indianapolis_IN_46256_M38377-77341?ex=IN526127365" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Indianapolis_IN/price-na-300000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Indianapolis, Ind.
- <p> The brick house, nestled cozily into its wooded lot, offers a rare chance to buy a mid-century modern on the cheap. <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/9250-Kinlock-Dr_Indianapolis_IN_46256_M38377-77341?ex=IN526127365" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Indianapolis_IN/price-na-300000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Indianapolis, Ind.
- <p> </p> <p> Can't you just see the place filled with Stickley furniture? OK, so that's not midcentury, but it's mod enough for us.<br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/9250-Kinlock-Dr_Indianapolis_IN_46256_M38377-77341?ex=IN526127365" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Indianapolis_IN/price-na-300000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Indianapolis, Ind.
- <p> </p> <p> Location: Long Beach, Calif. <br /> Price: $1,050,000<br /> Beds/Baths: 3/2<br /> Sq Ft: 2,170 Sq Ft<br /> <br /> Built in 1962, The Pearson House in Long Beach offers midcentury modern with a tropical feel.<br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/5470-E-La-Pasada-St_Long-Beach_CA_90815_M19964-45238" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Long-Beach_CA/price-na-600000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Long Beach, Calif.</a></p>
- <p> </p> <p> The home's entrance is an atrium flooded with natural light and bursting with plant life. <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/5470-E-La-Pasada-St_Long-Beach_CA_90815_M19964-45238" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Long-Beach_CA/price-na-600000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Long Beach, Calif.</a></p>
- <p> A Saarinen-style table and molded plastic Eames chairs -- just the right look for the breakfast nook! <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/5470-E-La-Pasada-St_Long-Beach_CA_90815_M19964-45238" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Long-Beach_CA/price-na-600000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Long Beach, Calif.</a></p>
- <p> </p> <p> Though its interior spans only 2,170 square feet, the home's lush landscaping seems to expand its reach. <br /> <br /> See the <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/5470-E-La-Pasada-St_Long-Beach_CA_90815_M19964-45238" target="_blank">listing</a> or explore other <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-listings/Long-Beach_CA/price-na-600000" target="_blank">homes for sale in Long Beach, Calif.</a></p>
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