This La Crescenta landmark architectural home at 3947 Markridge Rd just closed escrow. This Architectural Compound listed for $4,500,000. It sold for $4,250,000. Originally the sellers had this home listed in 2015 for $6,900,000. After not selling for 264 days they took it off the market. They then reduced the price and relisted in October of 2017. The sellers purchased this home in 1998 for $485,000. They then added the Pittman Dowell Residence.
MLS remarks for this La Crescenta landmark architectural home read:
MONUMENTAL ARCHITECTURAL COMPOUND. Consisting of two important architectural houses. An extraordinary 5.5 acre cactus garden, and entertaining pavilion, all entered by a long private drive. The original structure is the DOROTHY SERULNIC RESIDENCE, 1953 by Richard Neutra, FAIA. Walls of glass offer spectacular mountain and city skyline views. Stunning and bright living room. Den, 2 bedrooms, and full bathroom. There is wonderful built-in Neutra furniture throughout.
The present owners decided to use the Neutra as a guest house. And commissioned the PITTMAN/DOWELL RESIDENCE, 2009, by award winning architect Michael Maltzan. His design is anchored by a totally unique 7-sided structure with an interior courtyard. The living room has stunning views. There is a smart office area, stunning den, gorgeous master bedroom & a spectacular, oversized bathroom. The compound offers total hilltop privacy bordering the Angeles National Forest and is very celebrity-friendly.
