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(from top) is classic A-frame home built
by noted California architect Joseph Eichler
showcases open, light and bright and indoor-
outdoor living; the great room boasts soaring
ceilings, white stone ‰ooring and picturesque
views; the home's master suite features a bath
with a rain shower and adjacent dressing
room; private access to the backyard also is
available from the master suite.
A R C H I T E C T | D E S I G N | B U I L D
Eichler Update
photos courtesy of
Thom Hartwick
T
his classic San Fernando Valley gem was
developed by noted California architect
Joseph Eichler in 1964, and since has been
extensively and thoughtfully renovated and
restored to include the latest in modern amenities.
"People love different and exciting and special,"
says Alan Taylor of John Aaroe Group, who was
listing agent for the recently sold property.
"They love open, light and bright and indoor-
outdoor living, and since there are few of these
types of homes for sale, people jump all over
them, especially when they have been beautifully
remodeled by the seller." Found at 17133 Nanette
St.—in Granada Hills' historic Balboa Highlands
neighborhood, where Eichler built about 100
mid-century modern homes in the '50s—the
residence's classic A-frame structure greets
visitors with a breathtaking atrium, featuring
exposed beams and clerestory windows. The
property features a little more than 2,000
square feet of living space on one level, with five
bedrooms (including a master suite with private
access to the backyard, and a bath with a rain
shower and adjacent dressing room); a great
room with soaring ceilings, white stone flooring,
the original block fireplace and picturesque
views; an open dining room overlooking the living
space and outdoor grounds; and a family room
leading to a gourmet chef's kitchen highlighted
by clean lines, professional appliances and high-
end finishes. Outdoors, the .26-acre lot boasts
a sparkling pool and spa, and spacious areas
ideal for al fresco dining or lounging. "The most
outstanding feature of the home is its open-
concept living, with the focal point being the
center atrium and walls of glass that look out onto
a flat, private yard with sparkling pool and Santa
Susana Mountains," says Taylor. "It completely
resembles Palm Springs architecture and the San
Jacinto mountain range."
