2011 Palos Verdes Home Tour - Part 3

So our last and final stop on the tour is the Exhibition House (aka Martin Residence, aka Project House #7).  Designed by Raymond Struthers and built in 1927, this 5,600 square foot home was one of the original houses built as "model homes" to showcase the Palos Verdes lifestyle.  Struthers, who chaired the PV Art Jury at the time, was one of the popular architects in the area in the early days of Palos Verdes.

 (Source: NJC)

(Source: Palos Verdes Library)


The current owners, John and Carmen Phillips, are authors of the recently released book on Palos Verdes Estates published by Arcadia Publishing.  The Phillips purchased the home in 2006 for $2.9M and then proceeded to restore and renovate the historic home.

Of the three homes on the tour, this was by far the most livable of the homes.  The house has a U-shaped layout around a beautiful central courtyard.

 (Source: NJC)

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You'll notice that windows have been expanded below the staircase.  In fact, while the Phillips did not expand the footprint of the home, they did turn 5 rooms in that section of the house, including the kitchen, into a much larger eat-in kitchen and adjacent family room.

 (Source: NJC)

(Source: Palos Verdes Library)

(Source: NJC)

You'll notice not a whole lot has changed with the exterior of the home - if it ain't broke, don't fix it!  The central fountain, paved courtyard are edits that the new owners made.  Even the garage fits in well with the home!

 (Source: NJC)

(Source: Palos Verdes Library)

Overall, a very lovely, comfortable home that is a solid example of the Spanish Revival style.

KEY STATS 

Location: Malaga Cove, PVE
Style: Spanish
Year built: 1927 / 2007-09
Architect: Raymond Struthers / (unknown)
Square footage: 5,599
Lot size: 14,030(108x123)