1901 North Orchid Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Las Orquideas :: Spanish Revival Compound :: Wilfred Buckland, Architect, 1929 :: Howell + Padgett, Restoration, 2019

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$12,500,000

Las Orquideas :: Spanish Revival Compound :: Wilfred Buckland, Architect, 1929 :: Howell + Padgett, Restoration, 2019

18 Beds 15 Baths 10,573 Sq.Ft. 15,125 Sq.Ft.

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Description

Nestled in the Hollywood foothills, like the Andalusian hill towns that inspired it, Las Orquideas is a collection of five villa-like structures housing nine unique residences and one flex space. Wilfred Buckland, Cecil B. DeMille’s art director and the original owner, designed the property for himself as a replica of a Spanish hill town, with ascending walkways, connecting gardens, and intimate plazas. The entire complex has been immaculately restored by the design team of Howell + Padgett, honored for their restoration of Torre del Moro in Beachwood Canyon. If ever there was ever a pride-of-ownership asset, Las Orquideas is it. The 9-residence compound offers the style, character and rich details of a landmark historic property with the modern amenities of new construction. The Mills Act building can be delivered fully vacant, providing endless opportunity to a visionary investor. A Hollywood starlet reborn.

Restoration Highlights:

New roofs
Copper rain gutters
New exterior plaster finished in period methods with original 1920s color
New water mains running to each apartment allowing for future individual metering
New central air/heat units for each apartment.
Washer/dryers
New electrical
New gas lines with modern meters that can be read from the street
Sub Zero refrigerators
Wolf ranges
Bosch appliances
Waterworks tile in bathrooms and kitchens
Custom kitchen cabinetry
Hollywood Stripe awnings
Soundproofing
Expertly landscaped grounds highlighting century-old Eucalyptus trees
14 garages upgraded with new openers
Private gated and secure entrance to each building
Private terrace, garden patio or balcony with each residence