Architectural treasures don’t hit the Los Angeles market every day — especially ones with the pedigree of La Casa De Flores (House of Flowers), a 1929 Spanish Revival designed by celebrated architect John Byers.
Tucked away in Lower Mandeville Canyon, this historic home is making its first splash on the market in years, and it comes with a $12.49 million price tag.
Byers, whose work helped define Southern California’s romantic Spanish Revival style, is revered for homes that feel timeless rather than trendy. This estate is no exception.
Carefully updated with modern amenities yet faithful to its original design, it’s a rare example of history and luxury existing side by side.
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A hillside retreat sitting on nearly an acre
With nearly an acre of secluded grounds, flowering gardens, and a 55-foot pool, the property offers the privacy of a hillside retreat while sitting just minutes from Brentwood’s restaurants and boutiques.
Inside, details like hand-hewn beams, French doors, and casement windows create instant atmosphere, while recent design work by Jessica Marx has elevated the interiors to meet today’s expectations.
By the numbers: rooms and square footage
Located at 1744 Reedvale Lane, the 6,308-square-foot home includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms. It’s listed with F. Ron Smith and David Berg, founding partners of Smith & Berg Property Group at Compass.
Along with its John Byers pedigree, the estate features multiple outdoor dining and lounge areas, an office with a hand-painted mural, and a restored brick wine cellar.
The home has a formal living room with garden views
The main living space shows off Byers’ craftsmanship at its best: a room crowned by thick wood beams and anchored by a stone fireplace. French doors frame views of the gardens, blurring the line between indoors and out while keeping the historic warmth intact.
With formal dining, made for entertaining
The formal dining room has verandas on both sides, making it easy to spill a gathering outdoors. Whether for dinner parties or family holidays, the seamless flow between spaces turns the room into the heart of the home.
A chef’s kitchen centered around a Lacanche range
The fully remodeled kitchen balances elegance and function. Stone countertops, custom cabinetry, and a dual-surface marble and butcher block island set the stage, while a Lacanche range tucked into a bespoke alcove makes it a cook’s dream.
With highlights like a glass-roofed atrium, Spanish-tiled patio
A glass-roofed atrium breakfast room adds charm, leading straight out to an outdoor kitchen and Spanish-tiled patio.
The primary bedroom opens up to canyon views
The primary wing is designed as a retreat, with its own covered balcony overlooking the canyon, a corner fireplace, and a custom walk-in dressing room.
With an en-suite bath finished in marble and tile
The en suite bath, finished in marble and tile, features dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a shower drenched in natural light.
Versatile guest suites and den
Four additional bedrooms — two connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath — provide plenty of flexibility. A paneled den with built-ins and fireplaces adds warmth, while a detached office painted with a pastoral mural offers a tranquil spot to work.
And a wine cellar with old-world charm
Down below, a restored brick wine cellar adds character and functionality, making it easy to imagine hosting intimate tastings or storing a serious collection.
Outdoor spaces designed for California living
The nearly one-acre property is the definition of indoor-outdoor living. Flowering gardens, fruit trees, fountains, and brick patios create a series of private vignettes across the grounds.
Anchored by a 55-foot swimmer’s pool with lounging
At the center is a 55-foot swimmer’s pool, surrounded by pergola-shaded lounges and a firepit area perfect for evenings under the stars.
A rare opportunity in Mandeville Canyon
Between its pedigree, privacy, and preservation, La Casa De Flores is one of those rare estates that comes along once in a generation.
As listing agent F. Ron Smith puts it, “In a market saturated with fleeting trends, buyers are searching for authenticity and permanence. This estate embodies exactly that: heritage with heart, a home with soul.”
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