861 Hanley Avenue CA 90049

Positioned in an ideal Crestwood Hills location, The Freiler House (1950) by A. Quincy Jones, FAIA and Whitney R. Smith, FAIA, is a gorgeous architectural in an idyllic setting. This gated modernist gem has walls of glass that bring in the beauty of nature, mature trees and greenery, a hallmark of A. Quincy Jones. The living room features a fireplace with a patterned block wall element and slated wood divider allowing light to peek through from the sun-drenched pool area. An oversized glass slider leads from the step-down living room to the grassy backyard and rose garden. A custom sunshade featured in the Sept. 1962 issue of Sunset magazine can be electronically lowered and raised for privacy and shade. The kitchen is open-concept, facing the dining room and living room below. The residence has 3 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom, a secondary bedroom also ensuite and a third bedroom with adjacent bathroom. Perfect for working from home, there is also an office with glass sliders that lead out to the pool and lounging area. The substantial, mostly flat, lot provides multiple outdoor spaces to enjoy, including a large heated-pool, grassy yard, expansive gardens & greenhouse. An oversized one car garage, separate carport, & plenty of storage complete the home. A tremendous opportunity to update a stunning architectural home set on one of the best lots in Crestwood Hills. The home is not historically designated, but does have a notable history, featured in Julius Shulman’s iconic photography as well as the Cory Buckner's book on the architecture of A. Quincy Jones. Located in the desirable Kenter Canyon School District, close to Crestwood Hills Preschool and Park. ?