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The Lew House
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In 2016 Photographer John Chimon captured the image that inspired the Lew House Logo
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Enjoy looking through the house or close the garage curtain for more privacy.
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Neutra used the same elements of beams, glass, wood siding, and deep rock and concrete stairs in most of his private residences.
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What looks like a simple one-story home from the street reveals itself as an extensive playground of authentic modern design from the back.
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This plaque at the front door marks Neutra’s masterwork The Lew House.
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The pool, the yard, and play structure provide activity for every age.
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You will be swept away by the views from the moment you enter the Lew House.
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Staggering views of the city side of Los Angeles from Century City to West Hollywood to Downtown LA.
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The extraordinary views change every hour as the light does.
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The entry to the house is one of many captivating points of view offered by great architecture.
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Relax in the open floor plan that seamlessly connects kitchen, dining, and living areas while keeping an eye on your automobile. They loved their cars that much in the 50s.
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The top floor’s living area offers black mohair seating and a 55” Smart TV with all the apps you could ever want.
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Steel casement windows and sliding glass doors pour light into and provide stunning views from every room of the Lew House. The Mohair-covered Rosewood seating arrangement, Milo Baughman side tables, and Gerald Thurston for Lightolier table lamps have stood the test of time.
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The main kitchen on the top floor provides Wolf stove and oven, Nespresso maker, and all the dishes and utensils you need for cooking a large meal.
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The kitchen on the top floor comes fully stocked with Nespresso pods, dishes, pots, pans, serveware, oils, and spices for those who want to cook. But hundreds of delivery options are ten to twenty minutes away if you don’t.
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The small but mighty galley kitchen features Wolf appliances, an original Neutra clock, and all the kitchen gear you could ever need.
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Imagine cooking in the kitchen, watching your family lounge in style, experiencing their vacation in a work of art.
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The Lew House will actually make you believe that minimalism can be comfortable.
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Gaze at other multimillion dollar Hollywood Hills homes scattered among the towering Palm trees. Can you spot Leo, Keanu, Katy Perry, or Justin and Jessica?
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Dine in style at the TH Robsjohn Gibbings dining table in Milo Baughman chairs.
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The sun provides an ever-changing light show at The Lew House.
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Unlike most short term rentals, he Lew House was designed as producer Stokely Chaffin’s longtime home so no expense was spared on art and furnishings.
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The View Bedroom on the top floor boasts a king bed, John Keal nightstands, and vintage honeycomb lamps.
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The top floor’s View bedroom offers a Queen bed with down pillows and comforter and the best views in the house.
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Work like a boss from the View Bedroom on the top floor.
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Working on vacation becomes far easier when slipping into this gorgeous leather-covered Eames Time-Life chair at Arne Vodder’s stunning leather-topped desk.
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Silk curtains provide privacy in the top floor’s View Bedroom.
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The top floor’s powder room boasts an Edward Wormley for Dunbar mirror from the late 50s.
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Half of the top floor’s View Bathroom (with a closing pocket door) serves double duty as a powder room for the whole top floor.
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From the top floor’s View Bathroom original square tub, soak up the bubbles and the beautiful light pouring in on three sides.
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The top floor’s living area provides plenty of seating for enjoying one of the best views of Los Angeles and the hills above it.
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The sliding glass doors of the top floor’s deck double its living area and bear witness to the indoor/outdoor living concept that Neutra pioneered.
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Exit the top floor kitchen to the carport for easy unloading of groceries and supplies.
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Neutra was one of the earliest pioneers of the open floor plan connecting kitchen, dining, and living spaces that is everywhere today.
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Secret lighting built into the ceiling of the upper deck prevents the glass from turning into a cold and scary surface at night, another recurring Neutra motif.
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Take in the view from the Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair on the middle floor’s Deck.
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Milo Baughman end tables and Gerald Thurston for Lightolier lamps complement the mid-century Mohair seating area.
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Neutra’s open design keeps your loved ones no farther away than your voice can carry, ideal for vacations together. Here LA artist Caitlin Lonegan’s abstract painting pulls it all together.
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In Neutra’s hands, even a staircase was an opportunity for light and beauty.
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Watch a movie on the smart TV in the living area of the middle floor between the Fireplace and Deck Bedrooms.
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Living area for the middle floor which comes equipped with smart TV, Roku, and cable television via DirecTV.
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Snuggle up and watch movies in the family room on the middle floor between Fireplace and Deck bedrooms.
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Stokely’s kids called the Media Room on the Middle Floor “Big White Sofa Room” because it has a custom made Big White Sofa perfect for a whole family snuggle Movie Night. Log in to any conceivable app or watch live cable television like CNN, MSNBC, or CNBC.
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The Fireplace Bedroom offers a Queen Bed with down pillows and comforter, a fireplace, a seating area, and a Smart TV with many apps and live television, too.
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Enjoy a last glass of wine in front of the fire in the Fireplace Bedroom on the middle floor.
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Have a nightcap in front of the fire in the seating area of the Fireplace Bedroom on the middle floor while watching actual live cable news, almost never offered by short term rentals in this cord-cutting age.
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The middle floor’s Fireplace Bedroom features a Queen bed and its own small library, in addition to a working wood-burning gas fireplace controlled by a hex key you will find on the bookshelf. Black-out shades and blinds assure a good night’s sleep.
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The Middle Floor’s Fireplace Bedroom accommodates three for movie or live television watching.
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Wrap yourself in one of two thirsty Frette bathrobes supplied in every bedroom.
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For Those about To Shop (We Salute You) and have your back in the middle floor’s Fireplace room closet.
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Shop all you want at Sunset Plaza (2 minutes) Fred Segal (3 minutes) or Rodeo Drive (15 minutes) and you still won’t fill the closet of the Fireplace bedroom.
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The middle level’s Fireplace bathroom has double sinks, terrazzo floors, and a walk-in shower.
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Take an extra long, extra hot shower with complimentary toiletries provided for your use.
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Marble countertops and double sinks with Newform faucets from Italy make for luxurious grooming in the middle floor’s Fireplace Bathroom.
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Listen to cable news while you get ready for a day exploring Los Angeles in style in the middle floor’s Fireplace Bath with poured terrazzo floors, Heath tile, and a walk-in rainhead shower.
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Remodel architects Marmol + Radziner, celebrated architects in their own right, discovered space in the original footprint of the house that Neutra had not used and created the Fireplace closet in the home’s first remodel in 1999.
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No detail too small: After a steamy shower, crack the window in the Fireplace bath so you can get that hair done. You’ve got a city spread at your fingertips to see. Enjoy!
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The Deck bedroom on the middle floor offers a King Bed, lots of storage, and an ensuite bathroom with tub and shower.
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The middle floor’s Deck bedroom offers a King sized bed with crisp Percale luxury linens, down comforter and pillows.
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The middle floor’s Deck Bedroom opens to the deck and boasts Neutra’s original louver windows.
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The middle floor’s Deck Bathroom boasts poured Terrazzo floors, Heath Ceramic tile, and an extra large soaking tub wrapped in marble.
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The middle floor’s Deck Bedroom features a King bed, MIchael Thonet chairs, and original artwork from Los Angeles artists.
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The middle floor’s Deck Bedroom features a Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture and a small library of books you might actually want to read, including some children’s books.
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The middle floor’s Deck Bedroom gets ample light and air during the day but darkens nicely when the silk curtains are pulled.
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The view from the Deck Bedroom ensures you always feel connected to your friends and family, even in your own private space.
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The middle floor’s deck bedroom offers an ensuite bath with terrazzo floors and an extra large tub.
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Soak in the giant tub of the middle floor’s Deck Bathroom.
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The middle floor’s Deck Bathroom boasts poured Terrazzo floors, Heath Ceramic tile, and an extra large soaking tub wrapped in marble.
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Unwind in the middle’s floor’s Deck bathroom’s large soaking tub.
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Original details like Neutra’s louver windows have been carefully restored and maintained. Plexiglass covers the open wires of Neutra’s original railings so the home is safe for the smallest children.
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The lowest level of the house has its own separate entry for grown kids or nannies. Or hold meetings in the lovely space overlooking the pool and expense your vacation as a work trip!
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The lowest level’s private entrance and living quarters are perfect for nannies, teenagers, grown kids, or visitors to your temporary “vacation office.” (And yes, we will water that plant. Sorry.)
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Art from Califormia artists is tucked into every available space, including the entry to the Pool Level.
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Large front-loading washer and dryer are available for your use or schedule cleaners to do it for you.
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Hollywood producers must store their posters in either the laundry room or bathroom. It’s a rule.
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The lowest level’s laundry room features dual full-size, front-loading LG washer and dryer. Find plenty of stain remover, laundry detergent, and dryer sheets in the cabinets.
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Kitchen #2 on the Pool Level comes stocked with everything you will need to dine poolside, plus dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso and Keurig coffee makers. Makes a perfect separate unit for grown kids, nannies or your guests.
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The lowest level boasts a second kitchen for cooking poolside meals.
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The lowest level’s kitchen comes with refrigerator, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, stovetop, and a second Nespresso maker.
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Lounge in style at the Lew House Pool.
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The living area of the pool level with smart TV celebrates Neutra’s indoor/outdoor living at its finest.
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The pool level’s living area provides Neutra’s classic indoor/outdoor living experience at its finest.
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The lowest Pool Level’s kitchen and seating area boasts Milo Baughman’s most recognizable coffee table, echoing the Baughman dining chairs and side tables on the top floor.
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The Pool Level’s living area doubles as a cabana when you’ve had enough sunshine. Find a 4th Smart TV behind the cabinet doors and watch football from the pool.
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The lowest level’s lounge area opens to the pool, has a TV in the cabinets above the sofa, and doubles as a cabana when you’ve had enough sunshine.
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The elevated Queen-sized Pool Level bed requires a little more effort to climb into, but is cozier and quieter than others with its luxurious, verdant views.
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Sleep snug as a cozy bug in the Pool Level’s Queen bed.
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The lowest level’s raised Queen bed provides a quiet, cozy place to sleep with lovely garden views.
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Shower after swimming in the bottom floor’s Pool Bathroom.
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Walk into a hot shower in the lowest level’s Pool Bathroom.
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The Lowest level’s Pool Bath sports a custom built glass-walled shower.
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In addition to the built-in pool cover, the pool is fully gated for the safety of your littlest ones. The whole yard is also gated for the safety of your furry kids.
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Concrete stairs run down the south side of the house straight to the private lowest level and pool. Meet visitors without going through the house.
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Lounge by the heated saltwater pool and spa in complete privacy.
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The pool area provides seating and dining areas for your comfort. Beach towels and toys are stored at pool level behind the sofa.
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Forget saving lounge chairs and sharing jiggly bits with strangers at one of those huge hotel pools. Here’s it’s all yours and yours alone.
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Swim, barbecue, or do nothing at The Lew House Pool.
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The saltwater pool ranges from 3-6.5 feet. Please no diving at any time for your own safety.
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The Lew House’s outdoor spaces strive to be as stylish and cozy as the inside.
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“Sun or shade?” should be the hardest decision to make on your vacation at the Lew House.
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The pool is small enough to heat quickly, and at 3 – 6.5 feet deep, allow standing for most of it. Diving is not safe, but cannonballs are encouraged! Find toys and towels in cabinets right behind the sofa.
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Six can luxuriate in the hot tub under the quintessential palm trees of Southern California.
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Soak up California’s sunshine and famous palms from the pool or hot tub.
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Both pool and hot tub can be completely covered with a built-in electric pool cover for the safety of our smallest guests.
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Where better to end your vacation days than poolside overlooking the hills and great city of Los Angeles?
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At the pool, lounge on Modernica’s sturdy Case Study collection made of teak and steel.
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Lounge by the pool at sunset to absorb the best of what California has to offer.
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The Lew House’s outdoor spaces strive to be as stylish and cozy as the inside.
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Cook burgers in the outdoor kitchen on a BBQ grill with its own gas line and outdoor refrigerator to keep your favorite poolside beverages icy cold. On vacation, every convenience matters.
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Eat at the teak and steel Case Study table from Modernica in the dining space directly opposite the BBQ grill and outdoor refrigerator.
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Pass the pool deck and descend to a 22’ x 60’ flat grassy lawn. Find a croquet set in the storage room under the pool.
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The backyard offers a play structure and bamboo forest for the Lew House’s youngest guests to play and explore.
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Play croquet in the large, flat backyard, unusual for houses in the Hills.
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Once quite beautifully tagged by graffiti artist Retna, the Lew House is a home with a history. (But it was not so beautiful that we kept it.)
