The Iconic Issue - July 2022 by Iconic Homes LA

Live Beautifully The Iconic Issue July 2022

IN THE PRESS “In Los Angeles, we’re seeing allcash buyers even north of $2.5 million, and even in some of the most expensive areas, from Woodland Hills to Beverly Hills."

Mark Rutstein A Los Angeles–based Compass agent

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11630 Moraga Lane Los Angeles, CA 7 bd | 13 ba | 19,127 sqft Privately situated in the exclusive Moraga Estates guard-gated community in Bel Air, this ground-up, newly built mansion is the epitome of luxury. With peaceful views of the manicured gardens, pool, and mountains, this French inspired estate was meticulously designed to satisfy Feng Shui principles and built with quality comparable to the traditional chateaus. With over 18,000 square feet the estate boasts the finest finishes throughout sourcing antique materials from Europe; the French antique light fixtures, doors and windows, and the 18th century, wood-burning fireplaces are art pieces in themselves. Through the dramatic entry with soaring 30' ceilings and a grand staircase, the formal living room with equally high ceilings leads into the backyard with a sparkling infinity edge pool and spa, mature landscaping, and a lanai with an outdoor bar and fireplace. The chef's kitchen features professional grade appliances and two prep kitchens adjacent to the opulent formal dining room. In a world of its own surrounded by greenery, the exquisite master suite features incredible wood detail, 18' high ceilings, dual closets, a bathroom fit for a queen, and an expansive terrace to enjoy morning coffee.

Among others, amenities include a beautiful library, a massive soundproof gym/spa flex space that could be converted to a music studio, an architecturally stunning staircase that leads into the basement to enjoy the home theater and entertainment space.

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415 South Grand Avenue Pasadena, CA 5 bd | 6 ba | 10,404 sqft 415 South Grand is a beautiful example of classic Georgian Colonial Revival architecture with all of the hallmarks of Colonial design in its gracious proportions, understated elegance and symmetrical design.The home was built in 1930 by Reginald Johnson, one of California's most influential and notable architects.The property is located on beautiful South Grand Avenue, surrounded by historic and architecturally significant properties.From the street, a beautiful brick wall and tall iron gates create an impressive approach to the tree-lined drive leading to an entrance of a motor court and rose gardens,old growth trees and the welcoming brick facade of the home.The front door itself is embellished with a stone pediment and relief over the door, a pineapple, the symbol of welcome and hospitality.The elegant home is sited on over an acre and perched above the Arroyo Seco overlooking the Colorado Street Bridge.Entering the home one's eye is immediately drawn through the entry to the beautiful arched steel doors of the loggia which open out to an incredible covered patio, expansive lawn and the view. The gorgeous covered patio conjures old world elegance with the awning and lanterns suspended from a beautiful ironwork frame.

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1335 Shadybrook Dr Beverly Hills, CA 4 bd | 5 ba | 3,995 sqft First celebrated in the pages of Architectural Digest in 1965, this midcentury A-frame masterpiece is now on the market and poised for its next chapter. This architectural refuge, in harmony with nature, was built in 1958 by the current owner and has been enjoyed by them since.

Restore the residence to its former glory or reimagine and refurbish to create a modern paradise optimized for today's contemporary lifestyle. This very large flat pad is located on a cul-de-sac just outside of Beverly Hills city proper. Having traveled often to Hawaii, the owners "endeavored to recreate an atmosphere of island living," wrote the AD staff writer. "Landscaping with volcanic rock and trickling waterfalls among lush foliage lends a tropical aura that continues inside the house as well. Natural materials of wood and stone are used as structural forms. The exposed forms become, at the same time, both the architecture and the decoration." This is a rare opportunity to redevelop a unique and special property rich in provenance, sited on a desirable street and just moments to the iconic flats of Beverly Hills, famed Rodeo Drive, and the Westside.

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27930 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 12 bd | 14 ba | 10,646 sqft An oceanfront villa and tropical resort compound, this remarkable architectural estate commands gorgeous ocean views from an ultra-private bluff above Paradise Cove. More than approximately 2.5 acres of landscaped beauty, exquisite design, and walls of glass create a majestic setting for lavish indoor-outdoor entertaining and a lifestyle of sublime comfort, complete with tennis court, pool, private beach, gym, billiards room, movie theatre, wine cellar, and four private guest apartments. The long gated drive meanders among trees, past two tree houses, tennis court and pavilion, subterranean garage with room for eight or more vehicles, and enormous mirrored gym to arrive at huge motor court between the home's wide, backswept wings. Two stories of glass offer a preview of the grand foyer, with its shimmering 18-foot, floor-to-ceiling crystal chandelier suspended through a sweeping circular staircase with etched glass panels. Across the foyer is the grand living/dining/bar room with wraparound glass that opens from the prow-like living room to the spacious pool- and ocean-view deck. Absolutely sensational professional kitchen has black floors, enormous hanging pot rack over Nano glass island.

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701 Palms Blvrd Venice, CA 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,657 sqft Undeniably one of the most coveted homes in Venice, The Bridge House designed by Charles Ward has arrived. Located on one of Venice's most desired streets, just off Abbot Kinney, this architectural compound (formerly owned by Jay Griffith) sits on an extra-large unobstructed Northeast corner lot and has been brilliantly executed to celebrate a timeless history with a modern design. A completely reimagined sanctuary is zoned for two units and truly translates as a home with a second unit. The Bridge House has been carefully curated to foster creativity, celebrate and integrate indoor/outdoor living, and embrace the light of the day as it travels through the compound and into the space. About this home: As you enter this natural sanctuary you will be greeted by the bamboo landscape and meadow gardens throughout the property. The mid-century exterior of the original home has been at once preserved and seamlessly integrated with the modern design. The guest unit offers an attached 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom separate area skirted by an ample deck and smaller bamboo garden. Usable either as an office, bedroom, guest retreat, or legal rental unit, it is encompassed by warm tones, plaster walls, sliding glass partitions, a polished concrete bathroom and kitchen area, fireplace, and a custom-made bed by the seller himself - a prolific Internationally known artist.

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1410 Tanager Way Los Angeles, CA 5 bd | 8 ba | 14,000 sqft Sited on the most prestigious cul-de-sac in the famed Bird Streets, this remarkable modern home designed by Vantage Design Group features the finest finishes, incredible volume, and jetliner views over the Los Angeles basin. A discreet facade leads to the upper level via a skylit foyer framing the perfect entry to a dramatic living space. Disappearing walls of glass create an idyllic indoor/outdoor entertainment area with panoramic views.

Honed travertine, walnut millwork, and natural materials create a warm aesthetic blending seamlessly to the expansive outdoor deck. The home features a bar, spa, and multiple seating areas. The second level entertaining area is framed by a jaw-dropping infinity pool featuring a baja shelf, a cascading water wall, and a spa where one can soak amongst the sparkling city lights. A gorgeous Jade bar sits in front of a beautiful walk-in wine room, perfect for entertaining guests. The spacious private primary suite features a generous walk-in closet and opens to its own lounging deck with an outdoor fire pit. Lower level guest suites and a maid's quarter all feature stunning bathrooms and sweeping city views. Additional amenities include an elevator, smart home system, large gym with yoga area overlooking an atrium, steam room, dry sauna, outdoor pool bathroom, and bbq.

5+ years in the making, a true trophy in a blue-chip location.

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720 South San Rafael Avenue Pasadena, CA 5 bd | 5 ba | 6,255 sqft An extraordinary real estate offering sited on the East bank of San Rafael Avenue overlooking the Arroyo Seco. Boasting breathtaking views, authentic mid-century design, and dual parcels, this unparalleled gated estate is available for the first time in 40 years. The principal residence is sited on over 86,000 sq.ft. of lush grounds. Views encompass the San Gabriel Mountain range, iconic Pasadena landmarks, and the environs beyond. The property includes a gradual drop, maximizing the spectacular vistas and providing a unique multi-leveled outdoor space that is nothing less than spectacular. Enter the private, lush property past the gated entrance, to find a magical wonderland of surprises. Extraordinarily green and inviting, the grounds seem to transport you to a refuge beyond, a hideaway. Verdant lawns and towering trees create an enchanting oasis curated with entertaining areas, undulated vantage points, and meandering paths—always somewhere to explore. Art is immediately part of the home experience, with beautiful exterior installations. This rare single-story compound, situated on a quiet stretch of the prestigious South San Rafael district, the residence, offering 5-bedrooms, 7bathrooms and 6,255 square feet of living space, is as beautiful as functional.

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1443 Devlin Drive Los Angeles, CA 4 bd | 3 ba | 6,500 sqft Spectacular mid-century architectural by LA modernist Harry Gesner, with stunning jetliner views from downtown to the ocean.

This trophy property, formerly owned by Christina Aguilera, Liza Minnelli and Jack Haley Jr. is located at the end of a prime Sunset Strip cul-de-sac, surrounded by an astonishing array of celebrity owned and architectural properties. Grandly scaled rooms in over 6,500 square feet of living space; fabulous master suite with 2 fireplaces and an enormous walk-in closet; a professional screening room that seats 18; walls of glass framing jaw-dropping views of the entire LA basin; pool; 12-person spa with outdoor fireplace; commercial quality stainless steel kitchen; black terrazzo, marble and walnut floors, zebra-wood paneling; storied Hollywood pedigree: this one-of-a-kind home offers the ultimate Hollywood Hills lifestyle.

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3409 Oak Glen Dr Los Angeles, CA 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,168 sqft 1954 Mid-Century Modern by acclaimed Architect A. H. Galpert, 3409 Oak Glen has been expanded on either end of the home seamlessly embracing the Mid-Century post and beam architecture. This period-correct piece of LA history sits on a 6,185 sqft flat view lot in the Hollywood Hills adjacent to Universal Studios. Known as the Gardiner home, this single-story 3bed 4bath has been properly updated to reflect the architecture that was taught at USC in the 1950's. This time capsule showcases light-filled living spaces that harmoniously connect with the outdoors through floor-to-ceiling windows.

The expanded living room spotlights a large built-in seating area with a beautiful underlit marigold couch has been tastefully added to compliment the original material palette. Original kitchen with vintage hardware throughout, orange Formica counters, Fisher & Paykel fridge, and a Western Holly oven. Featuring warm, rich Ipe hardwood, new in-ground pool & spa, and a top-of-the-line Jacuzzi Infrared Sauna, the newly redone backyard was designed with beauty and durability in mind. Other notable details include updated bathrooms, brick fireplace, wood paneled walls, clerestory windows, cork floors, off-street parking for 3 cars, and 240-volt electric car charger. Private secondary suite with a separate entrance for guests. Available only for the 3rd time ever on market! A rare opportunity to own an iconic Mid-Century home.

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520 West Vía Lola Palm Springs, CA 4 bd | 5 ba | 4,581 sqft Location, style, views, and privacy. All of this and more in a one-of-a-kind, showplace home, located in the heart of Palm Springs' premier residential enclave, Old Las Palmas. Built in 1954 in the playground of Hollywood stars, this home was transformed by designer James Callahan in the International Style in 1984, echoing the modernist influence of Le Corbusier and Richard Meier. This fully walled and gated property sits across from the Kirk Douglas estate, and is surrounded by the majesty of mountains, mature palm trees and beautiful nearby homes. Spacious living and dining areas are open to each other, offering versatility of use - from intimate gatherings to expansive parties. Display your art collection! Bedrooms are separate from one another for privacy - all en-suite with custom architectural details and unique fixtures. Outdoor spaces are ideal for entertaining. The sparkling pool is a focal point with stellar mountain views, while the spa is situated in the rear of the home for privacy. Two roof decks are among the home's most unique and desirable features. The outdoor staircases nod to Neutra's influence. The elevated patio surrounds you with mountains, starlight and lushly landscaped estates. A larger deck is spacious enough to serve as an elevated sport court! You are moments from world- class dining and shopping in the Uptown Design District and downtown is jus a short drive away.

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2212 Winter Sun Dr Palm Springs, CA 4 bd | 4 ba | 3,310 sqft The Woods House, 2021, Woods + Dangaran.

From siting to floor plan to finishes, this residence is deeply connected to the desert environment and its context in the hills above Palm Springs. Surrounded by boulders and spanning a natural arroyo, the home is lifted above existing site features, yet still retains a powerful connection to the earth.

The architecture emphasizing horizontal lines, natural materials, and visual and physical linkages between indoors and out celebrates and elevates the tenets of desert modernism. Exterior walls of earth- toned plaster and textured concrete masonry units tie the slab-ongrade structure to the site. Deep roof overhangs are wrapped in brass paneling.

Strategically- placed floor-to-ceiling glazing frames stunning views of the desert in all directions.

A glass-enclosed bridge connects two wings of the home and creates a central atrium that can be viewed from nearly every room. Large sliding glass doors run the length of the great room and provide an uninterrupted transition to an outdoor dining area, deck, pool, spa, fireplace, and lounge.

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2700 Edwin Place Los Angeles, CA 4 bd | 4 ba | 2,526 sqft

Exquisitely reimagined 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath with amazing downtown and canyon views in sought after neighborhood in Wonderland School District and nearby Mulholland Tennis Club. Walls of glass allow an abundance of light throughout.

Open floor plan designed for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living. The designer kitchen features stainless appliances including Kitchen Aid Refrigerator, dishwasher and double convection ovens, Sharp microwave drawer, and a Dacor range top. Beautiful white oak hardwood floors throughout, nest thermostats, stone counter tops and custom designed steel front door & gates. The elegant primary suite features a spacious closet with custom built-ins, a stunning marble bathroom and opens to the pool and spa.

The gracious three additional bedrooms and mature landscaping complete this stunning home.

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3339 Alana Dr Sherman Oaks, CA 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,472 sqft

Gated Mediterranean on a Cul-de-sac south of Ventura Blvd in the Royal Woods section of Sherman Oaks. Perched on a 19,500+ sqft view lot, this tastefully updated light filled four-bed three-bath turnkey home is perfect for a family, consummate entertainer or investor. The well appointed Kitchen features stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. There is a large formal living room with a fireplace framed

by French doors leading to the expansive backyard featuring a brick fireplace, bar and built in gas barbecue. Watch the sunset and dine under the stars in complete privacy.

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4722 Vista De Oro Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 5 bd | 4 ba | 3,183 sqft

Welcome to this breathtaking one-of-a kind home located south of the boulevard and south of Wells Drive, in the desirable Vista De Oro neighborhood in Woodland Hills.

Set back away from the street behind private gates, this captivating property offers a peaceful, private sanctuary on a large lush 17,210 sq. ft. lot. Abundant light inspires in this stylish artist retreat, offering 5 amazing bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. A bright, airy open concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining room and the living room areas. In addition, this home has a separate family room with a picturesque bay window overlooking spectacular grounds perfect for cozy movie nights. Enjoy entertaining in this sundrenched chef's kitchen complete with Viking stove, granite countertops, stainless steel farmhouse sink, large island with eatin counter and adjoining built in workstation.

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6933 Treasure Trail Los Angeles, CA

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3 bd | 3 ba | 2,286 sqft

Great opportunity to own a charming 3bed/2 ½ bath hideaway in the idyllic Hollywood Hills. This light-filled 1990 home is a cozy abode for entertaining on the main floor with a fireplace, and French doors that open to a lovely terrace. The main living area has a renovated edgy kitchen, adorned in a contemporary facade: sleek cabinetry, butcher block countertops, and updated appliances.

One level up on the bedroom level, the primary suite with a spa-like bathroom, makes this the perfect layout for privacy and relaxation. Complete with a fireplace, and a private patio where you can have morning hangs on a sunny deck. An additional rear deck offers a private and sunny spot to lay out and entertain with views of the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory.

The home is tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood devoid of the noise of the city but provides very easy access to the 101 freeway, close distance to Runyon Canyon hiking trail.

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7853 Willow Glen Rd Los Angeles, CA 3 bd | 5 ba | 3,782 sqft

One of a kind contemporary design situated in the Hollywood Hills, The Willow embodies the ultimate LA lifestyle. The playful abode is an entertainer's dream - an impressive open floor plan boasts stunning east canyon views from end to end. The main floor features a gourmet kitchen adorned in Carrara marble countertops, a formal dining and living room with glittering recessed lights, fireplace and custom wide plank white oak floors throughout. On a lower private entrance - step into the artist retreat. A prestigious recording studio where Grammy-nominated songs were produced, 9 seat screening room, mirrored bar lounge, powder room, grass side yards, in-ground spa, gas fire pit, and seating area makes living in this home exclusive and complete with every amenity. The living quarters on the lower floor consist of 3 ensuite bedrooms. The Master wing includes impressive views with fireplace, substantial dual closets & vanities, large shower and outdoor soaking tub.

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13201 Hartsook St Sherman Oaks, CA 5 bd | 5 ba | 4,833 sqft

This beautiful, 2-story, Tuscan-influenced style house is a gem located in the highlydesired "Hidden Woods" of Sherman Oaks.

4,233 and a Massive Detached Guesthouse.

Enter through a rod iron gate into a charmingly landscaped courtyard paved with flagstones, leading to the front door, which opens to a formal, stunning entry featuring an open floor plan, high ceilings and double-paned windows, and formal dining room with barrel ceiling. Spacious, formal living Room with fireplace featuring a custom-made Granite Mantel and hearth, and French doors opening to a rustic courtyard. Spacious gourmet kitchen with plenty of counter top surface, cabinets and a large island, as well as eating area. Windows and double French doors lining the north wall of the kitchen and family room facing the backyard give a full view of the lush, backyard and lap pool. A guest/maid room as well as bath are located on the first floor.

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MARK RUTSTEIN FOUNDER Mark is a native South African hailing from a world-renowned family of real estate developers whose projects have included Atlantis and the exclusive One and Only group of Kerzner hotels.

Consistently ranked among the top producing real estate agents, including having been named Variety's "Hollywood's Top Real Estate Agents" for four consecutive years, Mark credits his success to a business built on repeat clients and referrals, serving his clients with the utmost level of dedication, professionalism, and care.

Mark's experience working with clients in the entertainment and sports industries in the US and abroad has provided him with the perfect background on which to build his business. As founder of Iconic Homes, Mark is deeply committed to the confidentiality of his clients and continues to help high-profile individuals.

He is actively involved in several non-profit organizations and sits on the board for Artists for a New South Africa, as well as for Lalela, an international arts education initiative. For more than three decades, Mark has been proud to call Los Angeles his home and currently resides in Bel-Air.

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