Situated on a large, albeit irregular pie shaped lot, the Holdsworths have owned the home for some time. In fact, property records do not show the last sale transaction. In an interesting side note, the Holdsworth used the same architect on this home as they did on the home right next door which they bought on spec and built a (in my view) less attractive Spanish home. More on that later.
Anyhow, this home, designed by Huntington Beach-based architect Jeff Dahl replaces a fine but less attractive 3,178 square foot 1963 Cape Cod style home.
(Source: Google Maps)Indeed, you'll notice that this picture, taken in 2007 or thereabouts, shows the flagging required by the PVE Planning Department and it also shows the other home the couple also built right next door (also being flagged).
As you can see below, the large 15,000 square foot lot also has a pool, and backs up to a hill.
(Source: Bing Maps)
I think the home they're building is absolutely stunning. I've followed it the last several months, hoping that it would turn out well - and it has! I'm guessing its a few more months before everything is finished. I do hope this gets put up for sale so I can tour the inside! A few more photos below:
(Source: NJC)
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This is a project well executed. The turret. The minimized garage. The roof lines. The scale of the windows. The way the shape of the home fits into the natural landscape. This all just works! I can't wait to see this home completed - should be great!
KEY STATS
Location: Upper Lunada, PVE
Style: Spanish
Year built: 2011
Architect: Jeff Dahl
Square footage: Unknown
Lot size: 15,590sf (irregular)
Style: Spanish
Year built: 2011
Architect: Jeff Dahl
Square footage: Unknown
Lot size: 15,590sf (irregular)
P.S. The neighboring home I mentioned above, which was also designed by Jeff Dahl and built by the homeowners, is far less impressive. They bought the original home in 2008 for $1.195M and replaced that 2,286sf 1962 home with this Spanish one - not my favorite - by a long shot!
(Source: NJC)
Those stairs! No no no. Too much. Too much white there. The stairs are out of scale and detract from the rest of the home. Also, those french doors above the garage - NO!!! Out of scale and look cartoonish.
2 comments:
I like the new house, seems like they put a lot of time and money into the design to get it right. As for the spec hose next door, it's just the opposite: it looks like they got exactly what they paid for. It's not awful, but it's going to look a lot worse next to such a finely executed home when they finish.
This Palos Verdes was like heaven. It was a breathtaking and stunning place. I really love it. I like the architectural designs and the panoramic view was awesome too. Big thanks and keep posting.
Charles A
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