Patio

A geometric glass entry gate leads to the rear unit, which has its own address.

A rain chain comes down on the west side of the house, where the Linns use the space between the fence and the building as an entry court to greet visitors or just get some fresh air with their son.

3041 Windsor Avenue in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $2,388,000 by Michelle St. Clair-Zsakany of Sotheby's International Realty.

"We made the pool an L-shape to mimic the form of the home,

"A lot of people thought we were crazy to put in a fireplace in a Florida home, but the biggest surprise for my wife and me has been how much we use it,

The open galley kitchen flows seamlessly into the living room. The joinery is hoop-pine plywood, which echoes the materiality of the ceiling and walls.

A balcony adjoins one of the secondary bedrooms.

For the exterior, a mix of materials work together: the brick of the new house, the weatherboard of the previous house, and a timber screen to connect them. "It’s a link between old and new," says Welsch.

The exterior of the home, with its playful sprinkle of blue and white bricks, matches the interior finish, creating a connection between indoors and outdoors.

Adjacent to the main living areas is an outdoor entertainment terrace, which overlooks the heated saltwater pool and mountains beyond.

Because a large portion of the property's lands are cleared, the possibilities for the next homeowner are endless.