Picture Yourself in This Historic L.A. Midcentury For $2.6M

Designed by acclaimed architect Richard Dorman, this 1959 home is packed with midcentury charm.

Named by the City of Beverly Hills as one of their "Master Architects," there is no doubt Richard Dorman's legacy lives on in this quintessential midcentury abode. Located off Mulholland Drive in Sherman Oaks, the dwelling has been beautifully restored, and still maintains all of its period charm and character. With four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, the 2,226-square-foot property features walls of glass in every room, tongue-and-groove ceilings, terrazzo floors, a brick inlay fireplace, and a spacious, open-plan living area that leads out to an alluring, large pool. Now on the market for $2,649,000, scroll ahead for a peek inside. 

The post-and-beam construction has a dramatic carport entrance which showcases the home's clean, midcentury lines.

The post-and-beam construction has a dramatic carport entrance which showcases the home's clean, midcentury lines.

The open-plan living room features a wall of glass with sliding doors that lead out to a pool. 

The open-plan living room features a wall of glass with sliding doors that lead out to a pool. 

A dividing wall separates the living room from the adjacent den. 

A dividing wall separates the living room from the adjacent den. 

A closer look at the den. 

A closer look at the den. 

Tastefully updated, the kitchen features sleek walnut cabinetry, Viking & Sub Zero appliances, and a wine refrigerator.

Tastefully updated, the kitchen features sleek walnut cabinetry, Viking & Sub Zero appliances, and a wine refrigerator.

The master bedroom also has sliding doors that lead out to the pool. 

The master bedroom also has sliding doors that lead out to the pool. 

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A peek at the second bedroom. 

A peek at the second bedroom. 

The third bedroom is currently configured as office space. 

The third bedroom is currently configured as office space. 

Clean lines and lots of midcentury charm help make this home a special find. 

Clean lines and lots of midcentury charm help make this home a special find. 

3337 Scadlock Lane, Sherman Oaks is now being listed for $2,649,000 by JB Fung and Brian Courville of Modern Living LA.

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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
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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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