Living the Lush Life of Luxury
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If we're going to fantasize, and overlook price tags for a moment, let's head right to the top and introduce a rare, mid-century Zen beauty, a modern Japanese 'Minka' in the heart of Beverly Hills.
"I've been selling real estate for over 15 years, and this is one of the most unique properties I've ever been in," says Chloe Nash, co-listing agent for the property (at 703 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills) represented by the Stephanie Younger Group, a division of Compass Realty.
"The home is a unique fusion of Japanese architecture…the only traditional Japanese Minka in Beverly Hills."
Oh, yes, and that unique price tag: a remarkable $12.999 million!
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The mesmerizing 1960 residence was commissioned by a couple who were inspired by their travels to Japan. To build their home, they hired San Francisco-born architect Jack A. Charney, AIA (1919-2002), who established his practice in Beverly Hills in 1962.
A student of architect Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler, Charney's portfolio includes the Diamond Heights Housing Project in San Francisco, and West Hollywood's celebrity-studded Sierra Towers.
According to Nash, the current owners and sellers purchased the home from the original owners in 1972. "The original owners had an affinity for Japanese architecture after some travels to Japan, and wanted to recreate a home that they coveted during their visit, a home that would be unique to the neighborhood," Nash adds. "So, they commissioned Charney to build a home that personified a lot of the characteristics of the home they visited, adding their own mid-century twists."
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Gazing at the gorgeous photos of the property, we can only imagine what an in-person visit must be like.
"Seeing it transcends you to a different era and location," Nash explains. "Obviously, the circular driveway and flat roof and pops of red color on the doors evoke a mid-century, understated opulence; and fusing that with the Japanese architecture, koi ponds, and very traditional landscaping is a very special, transcending experience."
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