// David Blankenhorn House / Guy Witter House, Roland Coate, 1923 //Designed by Roland Coate, FAIA 1937, originally for banking and real estate investor David Blankenhorn, 'The Man Who Bought Catalina (Island),' this French Norman Farmhouse was later renovated and expanded by Guy Witter, co-founder of brokerage Dean Witter & Company. Initially sited on a single parcel, the property was enlarged to include the adjacent parcel, and now spans over an acre of flat, gated land. After acquiring 1579 Lombardy, the property embarked on a 5-year renovation, finishing November 2024. Brought down to the framing, almost every element of the property was improved upon. General updates such as: plumbing, electric, HVAC, chimneys, seismic, roof and Lutron home automation system were added or replaced. In addition, more singular and superlative items were incorporated: raised entry-level and upper-level ceilings, distressed antique ceiling beams from France, steel doors and windows from Belgium, artesian grates crafted by the same company that supplies the Louvre Museum, and solid core segmental arched doors throughout. // Located in one of the best neighborhoods; designed and owned by the same entity who recently renovated and sold Jackie Kennedy's East Hampton summer estate, 'Lasata,' to fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford. Intended to be Owner's primary residence, immediately recognizable to the discerning buyer, the property exudes the same sense of unparalleled refinement and design as showcased in 'Lasata,' and the owner's previous high-end projects by Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, Wallace Neff and Marston & Van Pelt.// Renovation Highlights //-> Torrance steel exterior windows and doors with custom powder-coated finishes; single-paned to match the original windows and doors.-> Custom-cast solid bronze HVAC grates & window/door hardware throughout, produced by Van Cronenburg foundry in Belgium.-> Vintage French White Oak timbers, dated to the 1750s, salvaged from river locks in France & milled on-site by hand.-> Lutron Homeworks lighting controls with engraved faceplates.-> Solid core, hand-crafted interior doors by Northstar Millworks.-> Barber Wilsons polished nickel plumbing fixtures.-> Reclaimed brick veneers throughout the exterior.-> Grandfathered, restored wood burning fireplaces throughout interior and exterior.-> Detached Guest Suite.-> Automatic driveway gate.
8,387 Sq Ft
1.045 Private Acres Exterior Space
Single Family Home
Built in 1923
MLS/Listing ID P1-21437
2 Stories
Parking - Electric Gate
Parking - Garage
Parking - Gated
Parking - Private
Neighborhood View
Trees Woods View
Gas Cooktop
Freezer
Dishwasher
Double Oven
Privacy
Cooling - Zoned
Construction - Copper Plumbing
Community - Sidewalks
Community - Street Lights
Community - Park
Community - Gutters
Community - Curbs
Community - Biking
Washer
Storage
Multiple Staircases
High Ceilings
Eat-in Kitchen
Separate Formal Dining Room
Cathedral Ceilings
Crown Molding
Breakfast Area
Brick Walls
Built-in Features
Breakfast Bar
Beamed Ceilings
Natural Wood
Outside Fireplace
Primary Bedroom Fireplace
Living Room Fireplace
Library Fireplace
Great Room Fireplace
Family Room Fireplace
Refrigerator
Dryer
Water Heater
Vented Exhaust Fan
Range Hood
Parking - Driveway
Lot - Rectangular Lot
Lot - Level
Lot - Landscaped
Lot - Lawn
Lot - Front Yard
Lot - Backyard
Laundry Room
Walk-in Closets
Entrance Foyer
Bedroomon Main Level
Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, BRENT CHANG - 626-487-8100
Source of Data: CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE