Mar Vista Retreat

Tudor Gone Mod: A Mar Vista Family Home

This two-bedroom, two bath house spreads cheerily across a single story, and presents a cool reinterpretation of the past, with its original brick fireplace in a double height living room, open-plan living spaces connected through classic arching doorways, warm-hued hardwoods, and plenty of mid-century style built-ins (dining banco, modular work nook, lean sideboard).

A sweep through the bright home reveals a marble clad, patio accessible kitchen and an affinity for contemporary, brand name furnishings. Think: Eames, Sarah Ellison and Hay along with vintage finds from LA and London. Eclectic art, modern photography and splashes of primary color add to the home’s mid-century flavor, while outdoor spaces are decidedly 21st century LA. A tropical-infused garden features both a lawn and a hardscaped entertainment zone equipped with a BBQ, firepit, dining table for six, and cushy outdoor sofas and patio seating.

The primary bedroom is king-sized with an ensuite bath with a tub. The second bedroom offers garden views and is designed for kids with a single bed and convertible futon. The bath is next door to the kids' room and has a shower. The home’s has parking for two vehicles and a level 2 EV charger.

Additional Features Note: The family’s beloved babysitter, a musician, lives on property in a privately accessed guest suite. Babysitting services can be prearranged if available.

Around

LA’s Mar Vista neighborhood is a leafy, mostly mid-century modern residential enclave lined with trees and sidewalks. The area is home to a handful of cafes, restaurants and shops within walking distance, and the neighborhood hosts a weekly farmers’ market every Sunday. The local sports fields/recreation center is a 5-minute drive from the home, offering soccer, basketball and a playground. And buzzing Venice Beach is a 15-20 minute bike ride or five-minute drive from the house, offering its vibrant coastal scene and pretty, walkable, canal-lined streets. Santa Monica’s ocean park and its wealth of shops/restaurants and cafes is just a bit further, and the trendy areas of Abbott Kinney and Rose Avenue are a six-minute drive from the house, or they make for a great extended stroll of about 40 minutes through some of LA’s finest residential neighborhoods. Abbott Kinney is one of the city’s coolest pedestrian strips of galleries, shops and eclectic cafes, offering easy access to the coastline and all of its recreational opportunities.

Location

Nearest Airport: LAX, approximately 30 minutes

Best Time to Visit: Year-round