1963 N Mandeville Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

The Stebel House, circa 1961. The late maverick Architect Harry Gesner, a true Southern California icon, created this unique Architectural expression in a by-gone era. Engineering mastery is on display with a beamed and bolted X-frame structure as foundation for a dramatic A-frame rafter design soaring 20ft high downstairs and a striking 18ft upstairs. Towering gables give the appearance of roof and walls as one. Strategically placed triangular windows allow natural light to flood in while highlighting the perfectly framed idyllic canyon and treetop views from every window. Completing his theme is a triangulated bonus room featuring clerestory windows nodding to classic midcentury modern aesthetics and design. Curvilinear walls are subtly incorporated in the dining room, kitchen and bar. A curved staircase separates the kitchen and bar, leading to the primary bedroom retreat upstairs, where it intrinsically emerges from the floor. In 2012, Gesner stated that he "still considers it to be one of the best houses of his career". The sunken living room is a crowd pleaser, lending a laid back vibe to the space, while evoking a time when people entertained in style. The epicenter bar/music booth, rock gardens, tower fireplace and breathtaking views from the floor to ceiling window round out this surreal setting. Main level layout includes the great room flanked with one bedroom, a quarter bath and a full bathroom (was a Jack and Jill). Bedroom two on this level is staged as a cozy family/screening room, plus a flex space currently used as an office.