5170 W 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90004

THE DE-HAVEN VILLA; Bob Ray Offenhauser, AIA, 1980 At the end of a quiet Hancock Park cul-de-sac, at the apex of 2nd and Hudson Place, the DeHaven Villa looks out over the fairways of the Wilshire Country Club. Designed by Bob Ray Offenhauser, a master of Villa Style, the five-bedroom, six-bath residence pairs architectural pedigree with the comforts of an extensive remodel and expansion. Across 7,620 square feet, its defining qualities are space, light, and a close relationship with the gardens beyond. An ivy-covered facade and expansive motor court introduce the house. Inside, ceilings rise to twelve and fourteen feet, custom skylights draw in daylight, and wide-plank white oak floors bring warmth to the generous rooms. Four wood-burning fireplaces create gathering points throughout, while oversized twelve-foot doors open the interiors to the grounds. The living spaces accommodate both intimate evenings and larger gatherings. The dining room, with its temperature-controlled wine...