This $3.68M Los Angeles “Mini Compound” Is All About the Pool

Designed by architect to the stars Edward (Ted) Grenzbach, the Sunset Plaza home hides a veritable oasis in its backyard.
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Location: Los Angeles, California

Price: $3,680,000

Architect: Edward (Ted) Grenzbach

Year Built: 1959

Footprint: 2,570 square feet (three bedrooms, three and a half baths)

Lot Size: 0.19 acres

From the Agent: "This mini compound is a prime example of the ingenuity of famed architect Edward (Ted) Grenzbach, AIA. A long legacy of celebrities, award-winning musicians, and artists have lived within its walls. This dynamic residence has an ideal layout for living, entertaining, and remote working, and it offers full privacy with no windows facing the street. This house is perfect for Southern California’s year-round indoor/outdoor living as a primary or seasonal residence, and it’s located in the highly coveted lower Sunset Plaza, a stone’s throw from cafes, bistros and boutiques."

Surrounded by mature vegetation, the gated property offers a private city escape.

Surrounded by mature vegetation, the gated property offers a private city escape.

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The living areas are located on the upper level and feature views all the way to Catalina Island.

The living areas are located on the upper level and feature views all the way to Catalina Island.

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Steps from the primary suite is a power room wrapped in moody, malachite-green wallpaper.

Steps from the primary suite is a power room wrapped in moody, malachite-green wallpaper.

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"The centerpiece of the home is the black-pearl PebbleTec pool, which features striking color and dynamic visual patterns that transform with varying seasons and sun angles," notes the agent. A detached guest suite sits across from the main residence.

"The centerpiece of the home is the black-pearl PebbleTec pool, which features striking color and dynamic visual patterns that transform with varying seasons and sun angles," notes the agent. A detached guest suite sits across from the main residence.

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Other highlights include a stamped concrete driveway, a two-car garage, exposed girders, custom outdoor lighting and landscaping, as well as striking city views.

Other highlights include a stamped concrete driveway, a two-car garage, exposed girders, custom outdoor lighting and landscaping, as well as striking city views.

This property in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $3,680,000 by Michele Lipkin of Sotheby's International Realty.

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