About This Property
Perched on the serpentine ridgeline of the Franklin Hills, the
Lowry Residence is an unparalleled offering - an original
post-and-beam compound designed and built by architect Dick E.
Lowry as his personal home. Rooted in the principles of California
modernism, the 2,449 sq. ft. residence is a study in meticulous
details, structural clarity, natural materials and integration with
the landscape. Set on over a third of an acre that overlooks and
was once part of the legendary Van Pelt Estate, the home is
carefully sited with panoramic views but no neighboring sightlines
into the home, delivering true peace and seclusion while being
right on the border of Silver Lake & Los Feliz. Through the
historic stairways, you're effortlessly connected to beloved
restaurants, cafes, markets, gyms and the reservoir. From its
elevated vantage point, the home frames sweeping views: looking
directly across from Lautner's iconic Silvertop and the twinking
hills of Silver Lake to the majestic San Gabriels. Inside, walls of
glass, clerestory windows, and deep eaves dissolve the boundary
between indoors and out. Slender wood posts, tongue-and-groove
joinery, and exposed rafters reflect Lowry's USC-influenced design
language, while original elements like the sculptural stairs, a
floating hearth, and an abundance of built-in cabinetry, and custom
details, anchor the house in its era. A meticulous renovation
preserved that vision while subtly enhancing function and
performance. Finishes include quarter-sawn white oak floors
(treated with WOCA), large-format leathered limestone tile, and a
material palette of Heath tile, custom MTI sinks and solid-service
countertops, Japanese tiles, and a stone soaking tub by Aquatica.
Kitchen upgrades include Viking appliances, European fixtures, a
full pantry, and an expansive peninsula equally suited for
epicurean cooking or relaxed gatherings. The color palette - teal,
ochre and umber from Lowry's original accent tones, enhance the
warm modernism throughout. A 421 sq. ft. detached guest studio with
a kitchenette finished with Kerf Design cabinets and Walker Zanger
tile, a half bath, hopper windows and three sets of sliding glass
doors invite cool breezes is ready to evolve with your current and
future needs. Outside, the grounds unfold across stone paths, an
entrance bridge and layered gardens with fruit trees and
drought-tolerant natives. Rebuilt patios, a new standing seam metal
roof by Modern Roof, and a wide swatch of vegetation clearance
reflect thoughtful long-term investment in both beauty and
resilience. A generous carport, two car garage, and space for your
workshop with it's own kiln on the bottom floor is ready for
vision. Surrounded by the legacy of Schindler, Neutra, and Wright,
the Lowry Residence is a part of LA's modernist lineage, and a
singular opportunity for the next custodian of its legacy.
Phone: 425-283-2930
Address: 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017