Built in 2007, the home measures a comfortable 4,209 square feet and sits on a flat 12,060 square foot lot.
The home is owned by one of the principals from HoustonTyner Architects, a Marina Del Rey-based architectural firm. I believe the owner was also the architect of the home. The homeowners purchased the original ranch style home in 1997 for $662K.
(Source: Bing Maps)
There is a lot to like about this home. Let's start with the size. Too often today people feel the need to prove or self validate their sense of worth by building a monstrous home. "Bigger is better." "The bigger the home, the more important the person." Or so conventional wisdom goes. With this home, rather than build a large imposing home, the owners opted to build a villa, a seemingly small and cozy home that has charm and character. The home evokes a sense that its been there all along (although something about the garage door seems too new). The white space on the facade. The recessed door entry and windows. The minimal sconces. The low hanging tile roofs. All exude charm and modesty. This is not a "I've arrived" statement home. This is a "home for family" - a "livable" home.
At first glance, the home is very simple. But as one looks longer, he can appreciate the nuances of the design. The quirks. The whimsy. The fun things that make the home - things like the alternating roof lines, the angled chimney. The interplay of boxes and shapes that make up the home. Maybe I would change that garage door - maybe two small, one-car doors would make more sense. Outside of that, I really do like this home.
(Source: NJC)
All the things the last post's home got wrong, this one got right. Perfect lines. Recessed this and that. Well executed massing. Everything is just right. Kudos to Mr. Houston!
All the things the last post's home got wrong, this one got right. Perfect lines. Recessed this and that. Well executed massing. Everything is just right. Kudos to Mr. Houston!
KEY STATS
Location: Lunada Bay, PVE
Style: Spanish
Year built: 2007
Architect: Gary Houston (est.)
Square footage: 4,209
Lot size: 12,060 (width 106 tapering to 80, x 131)
Style: Spanish
Year built: 2007
Architect: Gary Houston (est.)
Square footage: 4,209
Lot size: 12,060 (width 106 tapering to 80, x 131)
1 comment:
You're right, they proportioned it beautifully. And while it isn't big, big, big, by being well proportioned it does seem rather large. I'm curious about the backyard, though. It looks like there's a large garden/small farm behind the house that was just a field before. Perhaps these owners are maintaining it? Double kudos if so.
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