Description

Originally designed in 1954 by Forrest Theriot as his personal residence and featured in Architectural Digest, this gated Laurel Canyon compound has been newly reimagined by design firm Bob Audrey. Set on over .3 acres of canyon grounds, the property pairs midcentury character with a deeply considered modern restoration.The main residence features 3 bedrooms, including 2 en-suite bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, with restored post-and-beam details, wood-framed glass exterior walls, clerestory windows, abundant skylights, custom rosewood and oak millwork, and built-ins upholstered in mohair. The interiors are filled with rare, curated Italian Murano glass light fixtures produced by Carlo Nason in the 1960s, adding a distinctive layer of provenance and warmth throughout the home. Warm wood paneling, custom storage, tiled floors, and walls of glass create a tactile, highly considered interior with garden views from nearly every room. The home also offers exceptional storage, including numerous closets throughout and an approximately 20-foot-long walk-in closet in the primary suite.The chef's kitchen is centered around a breathtaking custom rosewood island and features custom Japanese tiled countertops, Bertazzoni appliances, integrated water filtration, custom cabinetry, Waterworks fixtures, skylights, and direct access to the landscaped grounds.Bathrooms are finished with Waterworks fittings, custom Japanese tile, and an elevated material palette that feels both timeless and distinct. The primary bathroom features a wood-wrapped sunken tub with custom hand-painted Italian bird tiles.Fully secure and gated, the property is arranged for privacy and indoor-outdoor living, with a pool set in front of the house and lush, park-like grounds extending behind it. Newly landscaped across more than .3 acres, the rear grounds include layered garden terraces, grassy lawns, patio areas, mature hedging, and tropical plantings that create a rare sense of retreat. An original 1960s cactus garden designed by the home's architect has been carefully preserved within the new landscape design, anchoring the property in its Laurel Canyon history, while solar adds modern efficiency to the restored midcentury setting.A separate pool house includes a built-in office, built-in queen bed platform, and fourth bathroom, offering an ideal guest space, studio, or private work-from-home sanctuary. At street level, behind gates, the property includes a two-car carport, while the upper level of the grounds offers a completely private sitting area and a large storage shed adjacent to the main house.A rare Laurel Canyon property with privacy, architectural provenance, exceptional materials, generous storage, exceptional natural light, and a deeply considered sense of indoor-outdoor living.