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1085 Acanto Place, Bel Air

The Robert & Lucille Melcher Residence: A 1965 Pavilion style Mid-Century Modern by Los Angeles modernist architect Peter Munselle, A.I.A.. 4 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms. Formal entry. Center hall floor plan. Expansive open living & dining room surrounded by eight-foot-high walls of glass opening to front & rear grounds for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Living room with classic Mid-Century slump stone fireplace and built-in bookcase & cabinetry. Formal dining area with butler’s pantry & built-in marble topped credenza. Both living room and formal dining area are crowned with a magnificent and architecturally significant four-sided cross-beamed Pavilion style ceiling & skylight. Chef’s gourmet kitchen with original Mid-Century cabinetry in exceptional condition, sit-down recipe desk and breakfast bar overlooking den/family room. The den/family room features custom built-in cabinetry & bookcase and overlooks an enclosed spa & covered outdoor dining area. The primary suite faces the front grounds and features a dual-bath with shared shower. A small private office is located off the master suite. There are three additional bedrooms, two with connecting bath and one ensuite. All bedrooms and most public rooms have exceptionally high ceilings and either view or open to front & rear grounds or private patios. Rear yard with room for pool & spa. Prime corner lot located near the end of a cul-de-sac. Minutes to the Getty, Santa Monica and West Los Angeles as well as U.C.L.A., Westwood, Century City and Beverly Hills. Close to some of Los Angeles’ most coveted public & private schools.

4 bedrooms,  3 bathrooms  | 2,754 sq. ft. House per Tax Assessor | 9,544 sq. ft. Lot per Tax Assessor

Offered at $1,995,000