1898 Dutch Colonial

This home began its life in 1898 as a Dutch Colonial frame with its distinct ‘lunch pail’ shape.

In the 1920s a new homeowner made extensive renovations that left only that exterior shape to indicate the original design. That owner hired the art director of film studio in Hollywood to design themed rooms all throughout the house that would reflect the films he enjoyed. The main entry was given a French aristocratic theme. It was connected to two rooms with their own themes: one based around a mural depicting a landscape in China, the other a hunting lodge to feature his sport hunting mounts—complete with a water feature connecting the indoors with the outside.

1908 Arts & Crafts Bungalow

This home was built during the boom of the Arts & Crafts movement in Southern California, when California’s distinct Craftsman bungalow developed and spread across the country. The home had seen several sets of owners and needed some tender loving care. The roof leaked, and the exterior was covered in vines. Brett Waterman and his team could see the original beauty under the wear and tear.