Celebrated Architect Ray Kappe’s First Single-Family Home Is Now Up for Grabs
Known as the Goetschel House, the 1954 residence is on the market for $2.2M after a spellbinding revamp.
Known as the Goetschel House, the 1954 residence is on the market for $2.2M after a spellbinding revamp.
Location: 272 Mesa Lila Road, Glendale, California
Price: $2,189,000
Architect: Ray Kappe, FAIA
Year Built: 1954
Footprint: 1,721 square feet (three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths)
Lot Size: 8,377 square feet
From the Agent: "For sale is late architect Ray Kappe’s first single-family residence, which ignited the start of his pioneering and influential career that would span nearly seven decades. At Mesa Lila, you see Kappe’s explorations into a vocabulary that would signify his early works. The emphasis is on spatial expansion, focusing inhabitants toward the surrounding nature and distant views. Natural light spills in from all directions, animating the space and casting slow moving shadows throughout the day. Plus, the property just underwent a complete overhaul of systems and restoration of finishes. This is the latest project by HabHouse, who have built their reputation upon sensitive rehabilitations of architectural properties."
Set amidst native California live oak trees in the Verdugo Woodlands, the midcentury home is a quiet escape near downtown Los Angeles.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
Photo by Cameron Carothers
In the living room, a restored stone fireplace sits sandwiched between large windows.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
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