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5786 VALLEY OAK DR

New to the Los Feliz market is this architectural home that is truly one of a kind. It features a main house redone by reknown mid-century architect Gregory Ain as well as a guest/pool house by Pierre Koenig.  The main house features signature Gregory Ain details including  clerestory windows, sliding walls,  an open floor plan so common to the mid-century style, and a terrific indoor - outdoor flow.  The gleaing hardwood floors and walls of window make for a very bright and expansive interior.

Gregory Ain was a mid-century American architect who worked primarily in the Los Angeles area and was known for bringing elements of modern architecture to lower- and medium-cost housing.  Listed at $1,999,951 with Keller Williams Sunset, I wouldn't say this particular Los Feliz Oaks home falls into that category!

Separate from the main house is the steel beamed and poished concrete floored guest house which overlooks the homes refreshing lap pool. What's a house in the Oaks without some sort of pool? At least this one works for real swimmer and not jut the kids!   The guest house was  was designed by Pierre Koenig and was one of  his last project. Koenig is known for having designed Case Study Houses No. 21 and 22 in 1960.

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The property includes 4 bedrooms and  3 1/2 bathrooms in 2883 sq. ft of living space with a lot that spreads out over 16,850sf . That sure gives you some nice space from your neighbors! 

5786 VALLEY OAK DR

If you'd like to see this property, give me a call and I'd be glad to show it to you. For more information on buying or selling property in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com

Jenny Durling
Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com
Copyright © 2011 By Jenny Durling * Gregory Ain Mid Century Architectural in the Los Feliz Oaks*

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The Oaks- Tree studded enclave in the hills of Los Feliz

The oaks is a neighborhood of hillside homes between Beachwood Canyon and Griffith Park bounded by  Fern Dell Drive on the east and Foothill Drive to the south. The area got its name due to the majority of the neighborhood street names have the word "Oak" in them such as "Spreading Oak", "Live Oak", "Red Oak".  This neighborhood has a feeling of privacy and seclusion with its winding, hilly, tree lined streets. Many homes have canyon and city views all the way to the ocean.

The Oaks offers a mix of architectural styles with a large number of mid-century and traditional style homes built in the 1960's as well as 20's and 30's Mediterraneans with lots of square footage, big yards and views for miles. If you don't know your way around it can be easy to get lost in the winding streets, some of which end right in Griffith Park.

The Oaks is a draw to many in the Entertainment industry. In its heyday, it was home to stars like Cary Grant and Randolph Scott. The area still attracts Hollywood celebrities both in front and behind the camera. Brad Pit and Angelina Jolie have been buying homes on their street in the Oaks for their own personal compound and now own close to 1.5 acres.  But this exclusive neighborhood is not only for the rich and famous. The Oaks has a very active homeowners association and the neighborhood pride of ownership and loyalty is something not seen in many other areas of Los Angeles. It seems once someone moves to the Oaks they are unlikely to leave the neighborhood, simply moving to another home within its borders.

There are currently only 2 homes for sale in The Oaks, one at 5417 RED OAK DR  listed for $1,240,000 and the other at 5740 HILL OAK DR  listed for $2,175,000.  To see either of these properties of for more information on Los Feliz, the Hollywood Hills  and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com

Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com

Copyright © 2010 By Jenny Durling *All Rights Reserved * The Oaks- Tree studded enclave in the hills of Los Feliz