The Gross House by A. Quincy Jones Hits the Market For $2.4M

This classic midcentury home in Crestwood Hills has been beautifully restored—and it's now for sale.

Nestled in the hills above Brentwood in Los Angeles, California, the Gross house is a classic midcentury property designed by A. Quincy Jones. Built in 1951, the home was featured in the book A. Quincy Jones, Building for Better Living, and it also appeared in an issue of Sunset magazine. 

Jones was known for creating "glamorous designs for the cultured elite" as well as projects for the postwar period's rapidly growing middle class. This 1093-square-foot classic post-and-beam home has been lovingly restored to its original splendor with thoughtful, period-appropriate details.

The two-bedroom, two-bath home also features a studio space that's perfect for a home office or a writing room. The light-filled home has an open layout, and the kitchen, living, and dining areas are illuminated by a wall of glass. Sliding doors provide easy access to the beautifully landscaped garden. 

A bright green door pairs well with the surrounding foliage. 

A bright green door pairs well with the surrounding foliage. 

Inside, the home features a bright and airy open-plan layout. 

Inside, the home features a bright and airy open-plan layout. 

The tongue-and-groove vaulted ceiling defines the living space. 

The tongue-and-groove vaulted ceiling defines the living space. 

A wall of glass provides a strong connection with the surroundings and easy garden access. 

A wall of glass provides a strong connection with the surroundings and easy garden access. 

This bedroom also has a door leading directly outside. 

This bedroom also has a door leading directly outside. 

A bonus space is perfect for a home office or writer's studio. 

A bonus space is perfect for a home office or writer's studio. 

A look at the lovely nature-filled backyard. 

A look at the lovely nature-filled backyard. 

The home features clean midcentury lines and clerestory windows. 

The home features clean midcentury lines and clerestory windows. 

A private outdoor shower and bath create a perfect little nook to enjoy the surrounding nature.

A private outdoor shower and bath create a perfect little nook to enjoy the surrounding nature.

The home is surrounded by gorgeous greenery and peaceful views. 

The home is surrounded by gorgeous greenery and peaceful views. 

860 Hanley Ave. is now being listed by Fiora Aston for $2,395,000. 

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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
Dwell Contributor
Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon.

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