Hancock Park Life

08/08/2025

✨ 1930s Art Deco in the Hollywood Hills

Perched above the winding roads of the Hollywood Hills, this 1930s Art Deco beauty is all clean lines, smooth stucco, and steel-framed windows. From the street, it’s striking — geometric shapes, sharp angles, and that unmistakable Deco glamour.

Inside, the details just keep coming. A curved sunken living room. Stepped ceiling mouldings straight from a film set. Glass-block windows that catch the morning light and turn it into something magical. And then there are the terraces — perfect for sipping coffee while you watch the sun rise over the canyons, or a glass of wine as the lights of Downtown LA begin to twinkle.

What makes this one special:

✔️ Original Art Deco detailing, beautifully preserved

✔️ Multiple terraces with sweeping city and canyon views

✔️ Minutes from Griffith Park, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Hollywood Sign

📍 Los Feliz Oaks in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles — where architectural history and cinematic views go hand-in-hand.

If you had to choose, would you keep the curves, the ceilings, or the glass-block light?



Listed by Shannon Scavo and Bryony Atkinson | MAISONRE

08/01/2025

🌟 Spanish Colonial Grandeur with Storybook Gardens

Perched above the treetops on one of Los Feliz’s most storied streets, this 1922 Spanish Colonial estate is equal parts architectural treasure and private hillside sanctuary.

Reimagined by the acclaimed LA design studio Commune, the home spans nearly 1.5 acres of cinematic hillside—where hand-trowelled plaster walls, garden pathways, and rich textures offer a quiet kind of majesty.

As someone who came to LA with a deep affection for historic homes, this one is nothing short of transportive. It’s the sort of place that whispers rather than shouts—thoughtfully composed, emotionally resonant, and rooted in a strong sense of place.

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen gardens quite like this in LA and they remind me of gardens I’ve only ever seen in Cornwall, England.

Some standout features:
• Freeform pool, cold plunge & hillside amphitheatre
• Water garden with koi pond, outdoor fireplace & fire pit
• Meandering paths through layered, architectural landscaping
• Primary suite with balcony, dressing room & period-style bath
• Updated chef’s kitchen opens to private dining patio
• Three bedrooms + richly panelled card room + media/den
• Romantic hand-painted ceilings & original beams
• Sweeping views from the hillside to the skyline

📍 Los Feliz, Los Angeles
🛏 3 beds
🛁 4 baths
📐 ~4,026 sq ft
🌿 ~1.45 acres

💰 Offered at $9,995,000

If you’re drawn to the soul of Old Los Angeles—lush gardens, vintage detail, and cinematic light—this one is worth a closer look.

Message me to schedule a private viewing or request a curated list of historic Spanish estates in Los Feliz and surrounding hillside enclaves.



📸 Listed by Jenna Cooper | Compass

09/12/2024

OPEN HOUSE | Rare Storybook Cottage in Burbank

Tired of seeing houses that all look the same? Check out this extremely rare Columbia Ranch Storybook Cottage.

The living room stuns with its high-pitched beam ceilings, original stone fireplace, and whimsical shelves. You'll notice the polished concrete floors throughout the house, which add an eclectic vibe and connect each space seamlessly. Through the dining area, there's a light, bright, remodeled kitchen with plenty of storage and original built-ins.

Head down the hallway past the sunny bathroom, and you'll find the first bedroom with a high-beamed ceiling and windows overlooking the plant-filled patio. The room also has a large closet and a dressing area that could be turned into a 2nd bathroom.

The second bedroom leads to the enclosed sunroom - an excellent space for plants, pets, arts & crafts, or a workout room. Head to the patio with plenty of room to garden, entertain, or relax under the sunshade. Plenty of space for your cars or workshop in the 2-car garage.

Set in a fantastic location with easy access to Verdugo Park with its swimming pool and tennis courts, Whole Foods, and the many dining, restaurants & shopping options on nearby Riverside & Magnolia. You'll love that you're super close to Griffith Park, with its scenic hiking trails, gardens, and recreational facilities for an escape into nature.

This is a unique house, and they don't come up for sale often, so don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood history.

Come visit one of our open houses!

Saturday, September 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday, September 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

If you're tired of seeing houses that all look the same, then you'll be enchanted by the possibility of calling one of these very rare Columbia Ranch Storybook Cottages your own. The living room stuns with its high pitched beam ceilings, original stone...

01/01/2023

A bit of snow.

01/08/2022

I got to see my dad for the first time in three years this Christmas. After an afternoon watching seals on the beach we ran into this second world war themed Cafe for tea and cake. I adore this image of him and thought I'd share 😀

05/17/2020

Hi there,
If you loved The Office and you're partial to a zombie or two...then this may be your thing - happening at 4pm today :)
It's $10 and for a good cause.

This is how the world ends. Not with a bang, but with a zombie apocalypse called forth by a poorly executed social media campaign from a corporate brand desperate to gain the attention of "the youths."

A live read of APOCALYPSE, INC.by Alisha Grauso & Calvin Starnes, benefiting the MPTF COVID-19 Relief Fund.

05/12/2020

I guess I'm not surprised that the next three months looks like more of the same...

"The update to L.A.'s stay-at-home orders comes as officials try to meet two needs: restarting the economy under a new normal while also ensuring that the resurgence in activity doesn’t upend progress in the fight against the coronavirus."

Los Angeles County's stay-at-home orders will 'with all certainty' be extended for the next three months, Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said.

05/10/2020

With trails opening back up this weekend, this could be a good time to get some fresh air and exercise BUT obviously still maintain social distance guidelines for safety. Follow the rules or they'll have to close them again.

For complete guidelines, see https://parks.lacounty.gov/covid-19/

03/27/2020

This is a neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown of modified hours and expanded delivery and take-out options for restaurants you may know and love...

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown of modified hours and expanded delivery and take-out options

03/13/2020

I thought this made for interesting reading and I'm a visual person myself, so seeing all the graphics really helped.

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