"Anyone that would walk into the original house would immediately recognize the staircase as a Paul Williams design." Me, a normal plebeian: "Ah yes.. a Paul Williams staircase.. DUH!"
If you’re interested, Paul Williams is an incredible person! He was an African American architect who managed to become one of LA’s most in demand designers. There’s stories that his clients would often not want to sit next to him because of his race, so instead he became really good at drawing upside down as to be able to sit across from the client instead. A lot of these videos are super elitist but Paul Williams deserves to be remembered more.
I can't believe I'm saying this but this is the first time on this channel that I agree with the price tag. Absolutely breathtaking house - both impeccable architecture and interior design. Every single element blends harmoniously with each other. Clean and elegant. Whoever can afford this historic masterpiece can rest assured it's money well spent/invested.
"...and if you look at these chairs here, they really scream Paul Williams, he was really innovative with his chair designs, they really help to anchor the room. Very few houses prior to Paul Williams even had chairs...and as we go through to the bathroom here we can clearly see the iconic Paul Williams toilet, his signature style of architecture in porcelain form. Truly an anchor for this particular space, and again, they really didn't exist until Paul Williams..."
No genius, I didnt say I coyld do anything better than anyone involved. Which makes your indictment of being a narcissist completely unfounded. Know the definition of a big word before you try to use it in a sentence big guy. Dint give up i think you are on the brink of a breakthrough!!!
@@jimhughes4241 dude it’s common practice to have 2 agents on one property…Know the world of real estate especially high end real estate before you offer what appears to be lack of knowledge..
I agree that this is one of the first times I’ve ever understood the price tag of a house- I also think that this is one of the few times that clean and classy hasn’t felt like it would be impossible to live in the house. There are playful elements here that many houses don’t put out, and as such feel cold and clinical. This feels beautiful, elegant, and pristine, but not without life and the option for fun. Really lovely interior design.
I also agree that the writer went overboard with “anchor”.... that’s the kind of word that should be limited to twice a video. It’s such a light and airy house- find a different way to say focal point!!
Paul Williams was a phenomenal architect. Read his story. He came from a relatively poor background and grew up an orphan in a hostile racist period. Yet, he became a very accomplished architect with incredible designs.
Yeah and they call that a closet? Not even a single shirt! (Sarcasm) For real.... Think about it. It's being sold. Why would they keep their books and clothing in the home? 🙄😂
I like imagining there's always a rich person from Dubai watching these with me, actually considering buying. (Also feel like AD knows who they're talking to, ans the rest is just audience)
I like all the before pictures better, especially the old rounded bar. This would be a lovely small hotel. So many kitchens. I cannot imagine needing a kitchen in a Japanese Garden. Taxes are just under $1MM a year.
Absolutely stunning. I’ve seen far worse for far more, this is something I could see someone spending the money for. (17 bedrooms i imagine some wealthy RU-vidr group in the future)
A gorgeous house and worth every penny of price tag for what it offers. To truly enjoy a house like this, I'd imagine it best for either turning it into a B&B, event venue (weddings, spa retreats) or for people who like having their large extended family living all together. A 60-room estate means it needs a crew of full time permanent household staff to maintain and care for it and those who live in it.
Well the whole house is glam style because of all the reflecting surfaces, the amount of metals, glass and cool tones. If you like the rest of the house I am pretty sure, that you like the chandelier too.
it's actually Beautiful... Serves all the Purposes of a Complete Home. No Apartment in this world can replace That Open Space and Garden for Children to Play.
It has the feel of a hotel and not a home. It has no warmth to it and it has no personality almost like it wasn't loved or made into a home. It's a statement piece that's a bit shallow but if you can afford that house I doubt you care what anybody thinks.
I can't help but wonder, what is the commission on an $85M sale? Amazing place, but...that kitchen!!! A WALK-IN!?...in a HOUSE!? That's so friggin baller...
probably the same as any house. Not sure the exact percentage but let's go with the most conservative 1%, that's 850K and split between the 2 guys is a sweet 425K minimum. It could easily be 2 to 5 times that amount.
iconic, whimsical, flanked, entire... I lost count so never mind. I believe the Brits call this type of property a folly. This one is only missing a cement sarcophagus and some kind of tribal scrimshaw on display.
beautiful property and the house has incredible bones, but the renovations and decorating choices that the owners went with are just so lifeless. kind of zaps the place of its character. major hotel vibes
having a bit of an anxiety attack at this video being suggested to me at 1:05 am when i spent many a sleepover there in high school. looks like they took most of the character out furniture wise to sell. this home had some amazing pieces. very fond memories.
it's so funny to me how americans talk about a house built in 1939 as if it's classical or even old, my house was built almost 150 years before this lmao
