540 Reposado Drive La Habra Heights, CA 90631
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,822 sqft
Price per Sqft $602
MLS Listing ID WS-26208231
Style Custom Built
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1962
Lot Size 0.995 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Perched atop a private, gated 0.99-acre hilltop, The Nowling Residence is a rare example of Southern California Mid-Century Modern design. It was created in 1962 by architect James E. De Long, who trained under Frank Lloyd Wright at the Taliesin Fellowship, and it carries Wright's organic philosophy: architecture, nature and light in harmony.
2822 sqft of living space opens to the outdoors through floor-to-ceiling glass, framing panoramic views of the golf course, city lights, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Evenings bring sweeping sunsets, followed by Disneyland fireworks.
Featured in the January 15, 1967 Los Angeles Times Home Magazine, the home retains its original craftsmanship: vertical-grain heart redwood walls; Philippine mahogany doors, trim and cabinetry; and sandblasted Plexiglas light panels that cast a warm glow. Clean horizontal lines, custom built-ins, clever storage and an open floor plan complete the architect's vision.
Thoughtfully updated without compromising its integrity, the kitchen features quartz countertops, premium appliances and a built-in banquette. Twenty-one fully owned solar panels add efficiency.
Outdoors, a pool, mature landscaping, expansive terraces and several gathering areas create a private retreat. A gated circular driveway offers ample parking, including RV space. De Long's archives are preserved at UC Santa Barbara.
A rare opportunity for collectors and admirers of significant architecture: a home to live in, and a legacy to preserve.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 88 - La Habra Heights
Zoning LHRA1*
Interior
Interior Features Built-In Features, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired for Sound, Kitchen Open to Family Room
Heating Wall Furnace, Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Gas
Flooring Bamboo
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Master Bedroom
Laundry Common Area, Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Exterior
Parking Features Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Attached Carport, Auto Driveway Gate, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway
Pool Private, In Ground
Community Features Golf, Hiking, Park, Suburban
Utilities Available Water Available, Water Connected, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
View Y/N Yes
View Catalina, City Lights, Courtyard, Golf Course, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Pool, Valley
Building
Lot Description Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, 0-1 Unit/Acre
Sewer Conventional Septic
Schools
High Schools Sonora
Others
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