The Allan Johnson Residence, 1961 – William E Mader, AIA. An industrial designer, Johnson commissioned the USC grad and later principal architect for the Irvine Company to design this stunning private residence in the hills of Tarzana.
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Set back from the street on a flat top promontory with jetliner views of the Santa Susana Mountains and the San Gabriels in the distance, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern home is ready for only its second owner.
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Exciting architectural elements include an A-frame roof exposing volume, light, and energy in the sensational living room; a whimsical center atrium with small pond and walls of glass capturing natural light and the commanding views throughout.
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Three spacious sleeping rooms include a private master suite with generous view, a second mini master suite, and front bedroom with its own private entrance.
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Adjacent to the kitchen the study shares a wall of glass with the atrium. Lightly updated, beautifully cared for, quiet, and private.
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While no connection to Joseph Eichler has been found, parallel architectural features and similar geometric lines are recognizable in this one of a kind home.
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18706 Edleen Drive, Tarzana is offered at $1,299,000 by Alan Taylor.