A Historic L.A. Home Just Hit the Market for the First Time in 70 Years

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice James DeLong, the Termini Residence is seeking $2.1M.
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Location: 4278 Sea View Lane, Los Angeles, California

 Price: $2,098,000

Architect: James DeLong

Year Built: 1953

Footprint: 2,168 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths)

Lot Size: 0.23 acres

From the Agent: "This architecturally significant home features unparalleled, panoramic views across the city to the ocean. Sunlight cascades throughout the open floor plan, which features many original details, including floor-to-ceiling walls of glass, skylights, handcrafted wood paneling, wood built-ins, aggregate concrete flooring, and cove lighting in the grand living space. Surrounded by nature, this property also offers a front courtyard and expansive backyard, making you feels as if you are in your own private park."

The meticulously preserved home rests at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on Sea View Lane in a historic district known for midcentury-modern architecture. 

The meticulously preserved home rests at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on Sea View Lane in a historic district known for midcentury-modern architecture. 

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Original wood trim stretches across the living room, which is bathed in natural light. A wall of windows connects the space to the kitchen and dining area. 

Original wood trim stretches across the living room, which is bathed in natural light. A wall of windows connects the space to the kitchen and dining area. 

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The pass-through in the kitchen caters to easy entraining. 

The pass-through in the kitchen caters to easy entraining. 

The primary suite, which features striking city views and original built-ins, awaits down the hall.

The primary suite, which features striking city views and original built-ins, awaits down the hall.

One of the home’s two bathrooms features vintage tile and Hollywood vanity lighting.

One of the home’s two bathrooms features vintage tile and Hollywood vanity lighting.

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The home is set on a large lot with plenty of outdoor space, including a concrete patio and a tiered backyard overlooking the city.

The home is set on a large lot with plenty of outdoor space, including a concrete patio and a tiered backyard overlooking the city.

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