Outstanding examples of one of the most enduring architectural styles in history, these three homes feature pure simplicity, open floor plans, delicate organic forms and materials, and walls of glass that connect the interior to the outdoors.
Treasures of Tarzan
Tarzana, California | Sue Walsmith, Sotheby’s International Realty is a Calabasas brokerage
This four bedroom mid-century modern home in Tarzan has been wonderfully reimagined. Iconic mid-century design elements permeate it, from the four-foot-wide custom front door to the ash-covered Tesla charging station. Highlights include a well-appointed chef’s kitchen, Fleetwood windows and doors, patio with motorized blinds, Baja overhang pool and spa, fire pit with built-in benches, covered outdoor kitchen, outdoor grilling area, and “wellness -boar” with Nordic sauna, steam room and snow room.
A piece of Houston history
Houston, Texas | Cindy Burns, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Esteemed architect Carl Kamrath—a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright—built this elegant mid-century modern residence as his five-bedroom private home on a secluded hillside above a lushly wooded ravine. Nearly every space of the 4,691-square-foot floor plan displays a mid-century commitment to warm, inviting wood surfaces, vintage brickwork, stained glass windows, skylights, and large windows and sliding glass doors that blur the lines between indoors and outdoors. . Several patios have been designed to complement the surrounding gardens.
The magic of Montecito
Montecito, California | Richard Cheetham, Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage
Offering a rare combination of privacy, tranquility and proximity to hiking trails, parks, restaurants, shopping, golf courses and beaches, this three bedroom mid-century inspired ranch home is in an enviable location in the foothills of Montecito. The heart of the house is a spacious living room and a well-equipped kitchen, from which flow three bedrooms. Almost every room opens onto the bucolic grounds and gardens, as well as attractive outdoor entertaining areas.
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