An Eagle Rock Bungalow Remade By Barbara Bestor, $2.35M

Set on a compact lot behind a picket fence, this idyllic Eagle Rock compound is centered around a classic stucco bungalow seamlessly remade in 2011 by architect Barbara Bestor. The 4-bed, 3-bath property came on the market last week and includes a free-standing casita plus a studio/office in lovely, mature landscaping and well-considered hardscape.Photo Credit: Sterling ReedPhoto Credit: Sterling ReedInside, it’s the classic Bestor esthetic at work, a kind of light-handed neo-constructivist vernacular that is her hallmark for domestic interiors. And as per the listing, it’s been a frequent (and lucrative) film and photo location.Photo Credit: Sterling ReedPhoto Credit: Sterling ReedPhoto Credit: Sterling ReedThere are unexpected finishes and details throughout, always beautifully rendered.Photo Credit: Sterling ReedPhoto Credit: Sterling ReedPhoto Credit: Sterling ReedMore: Go to the listing for additional images, floor plans and details. An outstanding opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles architectural history, represented by Lilian Pfaff at Modern California House.Photo Credit: Sterling ReedThe post An Eagle Rock Bungalow Remade By Barbara Bestor, $2.35M appeared first on California Home+Design.

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A Luxury Retreat in Napa, $9.5M

Completed in 2021 by Fabien Lannoye, the design principal at Nova Designs + Builds, in concert with San Francisco interior designer Cindy Bayon, this 4-bed, 4.5-bath Napa retreat is a luxurious composition of wood, stone and glass, with spectacular interior spaces closely linked to the outdoors and the surrounding vineyards. New to the market this week, the sale includes a collection of bespoke lighting fixtures and furniture designed specifically for the property. Photo Credit: Scott Hargis for Sotheby’s International RealtyPhoto Credit: Scott Hargis for Sotheby’s International RealtyUnder a standing-seam steel roof, the spectacular main entertaining space opens to the outdoors.Photo Credit: Scott Hargis for Sotheby’s International RealtyAt the far end, the Bayon’s sleek open kitchen leads to an auxiliary kitchen, handy for tucking away the messy bits of entertaining.Photo Credit: Scott Hargis for Sotheby’s International RealtyPhoto Credit: Scott Hargis for Sotheby’s International RealtyBelow, a corner of the media room opening to the deck.Photo Credit: Scott Hargis for Sotheby’s International RealtyThe primary suite is a sybarite’s dream.Photo Credit: Scott Hargis for Sotheby’s International RealtyPhoto Credit: Scott Hargis for Sotheby’s International RealtyMore: Go to the listing for additional details and images of  this extraordinarily stylish opportunity to live in Napa, represented by veteran Wine Country expert Ginger Martin of Sotheby’s International Realty.Photo Credit: Scott Hargis for Sotheby’s International RealtyThe post A Luxury Retreat in Napa, $9.5M appeared first on California Home+Design.

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In Deepwell Estates, A Desert Marvel Is Reinvented, $4.188M

Long regarded as a wonderful place to live, the classic Palm Springs neighborhood of Deepwell Estates possesses a heritage of exceptional Desert Modern residential architecture and a history of celebrity residents; a place valued both for privacy, its proximity to Downtown, and mountain views.Originally built for Palm Springs’ 10th mayor, Edgar McCoubrey by celebrated architect Howard Lapham, this c.1961 home has been completely and luxuriously  reconfigured within its Desert Modernist design vocabulary by Teddy Lee of the design/build firm TED Construction, a renovation highlighted by sliding walls of glass that blur the boundaries between inside and out. Like so many Deepwell homes, it presents an austere street front but opens up beyond walls and hedges.AIM Media GroupPhoto Credit: Christopher LeePhoto Credit: Christopher LeeThere are 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, including this serene primary suite.Photo Credit: Christopher LeeAIM Media GroupAIM Media GroupMore: Go to the listing for additional details and images. A wonderful Desert Modern property skillfully brought in the the 21st Century, represented by James Gault and Scott Ehrens at Compass.Photo Credit: Dennis PotterPhoto Credit: Christopher LeeAll Images Courtesy of CompassThe post In Deepwell Estates, A Desert Marvel Is Reinvented, $4.188M appeared first on California Home+Design.

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