The Singleton House by Richard Neutra

The Singleton House, by Richard Neutra. 1959. 

The home was purchased by Vidal Sassoon in 2004 and he quickly found it to be in dire need of deferred maintenance. It’s been reported that within a couple weeks of closing on the property, part of the roof collapsed and within a few months a large chunk of the property slid into a neighbor’s yard. As big fans of architecture, Sassoon and his wife Ronnie began in earnest on a meticulous restoration and updating of the home, including an art gallery, an expanded kitchen, a new master bedroom and swimming pool. Their respect for the home’s provenance is evident through their choice of materials in the remodel.

The home is situated at the end of a long driveway behind gates. The walkway to front door is accented by the architectural beam embellishments common to so many of Neutra's homes, allowing you to begin experiencing the feel of the home before you even enter.

With over five acres of largely level land, there is more than enough room for the large, stylish pool in the backyard.

The stunning interior space bears all Neutra’s signature clean lines and blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors.

The home has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a screening room. Also there are two extra building pads on the site.

In addition to the swimming pool, the property also includes reflecting pools, another of Neutra's common design elements.

Situated on a promontory of 5+ acres atop Mulholland Drive, the home offers unobstructed 360-degree views from the ocean to downtown, and to the desert and the San Gabriel Mountains.