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The entire home was renovated by its current homeowners in 2008. Although now painted, many original features remain, such as the brick fireplace, built-ins, and custom woodwork.

A Los Angeles Cultural Monument, the Treehaven property in Mount Washington has housed over half a dozen families since a small cottage was first built on the grounds in 1908. A larger house was added in 1915, creating a multigenerational refuge underneath a sprawling canopy of cedar, elm, eucalyptus, and palm trees.

Sited at the rear of a .30-acre lot, both the 1908 guest house and 1905 main residence are surrounded by dense greenery. A four-car garage is tucked into the hillside.

A series of stairs ascend from the street to the main entrance, connecting to a spacious front garden and terrace as well. Views from the top extend across the Arroyo Seco and toward Ernest E. Debs Park in Montecito Heights.

Guy Vincent Colf, builder and believed architect of the main house, drew this rendering before its construction. The 4,200-square-foot structure was designed in the American Craftsman style, with a shingled exterior, low-pitched roof, and broad front porch.

The kitchen was one of the spaces that received the most updates -- but even then it was seamless with its original features and materials.

With its sprawling layout and unique design, the couple knew the renovation would be a challenge. But the couple felt that they had to take on the project and "not put our stamp on it, it’s a work of art,” says Paul.

The home's angular forms - a pitched room, battered stone walls, and projecting eaves - gave it a distinct look, even in the 1950s when it was constructed.

“We found out soon after we visited the house that Liebhardt attended Taliesin West under Frank Lloyd Wright for two years,” explains Paul -- and it shows in the home's design.

Pablo designed his family’s home to disrupt as little of the landscape as possible.

Rustic vibes continue into the primary bath, featuring custom tile work and a dual vanity.

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors connect the main living areas with the adjacent covered patio.