Mid-Century

Sliding glass doors wrap around the central courtyard, allowing all sides of the home to be connected.

In the main living area, vaulted ceilings and a soaring brick fireplace further enhance the home's overall sense of space.

Located in Thousand Oaks, the one-level home is just a 30-minute drive from Malibu.

The remodeled home appears to only be one level from the street, although an additional story is tucked below on the hillside site.

From street view, the remodeled home—now sporting a sleek black exterior—appears to only be one level.

At night, light coming through the wall of original steel-framed windows illuminates the pool area.

The couple worked with architect Kevin Yoder and interior designer Louise Cohen to refurbish the brick-and-wood home, adding a 36-foot saltwater pool, where their goldendoodle likes to take an afternoon float.

A sunken library houses Paul’s extensive Jane Austen collection. Built-in walnut seating, also by Lutz Wood, is covered in Cortina Leathers cushions. A 1960s Hungarian tapestry hangs nearby.

Across from the library, a former laundry room was turned into a bar with walnut millwork by Lutz Wood. The vintage lights are by A.V. Mazzega, and the custom-upholstered Tulip stools are from Knoll.

A spiral staircase leads to another spacious living area on the lower level, complete with custom wood paneling and direct outdoor access.

As part of the surrounded wooden lot, the backyard offers a lush lawn and in-ground pool.