A Refined Midcentury Home on a Los Angeles Hilltop Lists for $2M

Built in 1958, the renovated property in Laurel Canyon comes with an impressive rear deck and a detached studio.

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A recently renovated midcentury home in Los Angeles’s Laurel Canyon neighborhood offers a luminous interior marked by simple finishes. Outside, a large deck spans the rear facade, providing a sunny perch from which to enjoy distant views of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The sunlit entryway opens from an enclosed courtyard that separates the home from the street. French doors and an overhead skylight provide natural light.

The entryway leads into an open living and dining area along the rear of the home. A trio of French doors open onto a deck that overlooks the canyon below.

Throughout the home, wood-beamed ceilings and wide-plank hardwood floors complement crisp white walls and simple fixtures. The updated living area features a floating concrete fireplace hearth while the minimalist kitchen offers a large island and open shelving. In total, the home comes with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all within approximately 2,000 square feet of living space. A converted garage also offers a separate work area and built-in cabinetry for extra storage.

Another view of the living area shows the concrete fireplace hearth, which runs the full width of the space.

The living room flows into a dining space on the opposite side. A built-in desk occupies a small alcove along the side.

The sunny dining area is brightened by a large picture window overlooking the deck.

The adjacent kitchen features a large central island with wood countertops and space for seating. Simple white cabinetry wraps around a corner, while open shelving hangs along a wall.

The refrigerator and pantry are located along another wall. A hallway leads to the bedrooms and connects with the entryway.

Located along a winding neighborhood street between Mulholland Drive and Lauren Canyon Boulevard, the property is conveniently located close to popular schools and hiking areas. The .17-acre lot also borders a small canyon, creating more privacy along the rear of the home. Keep scrolling to see more of the property, currently listed for $1,999,000.