Great homes and significant architecture are often defined by how well they stand up to the challenges of time, modern innovation and changing generational lifestyles. Yet at the core of these timeless homes, one senses an unwavering commitment and embracing of basic human needs of balance, order, harmony and symmetry. Such is this modern classic home in Brentwood Park.
Upon entering Rockingham, this modern inspired Mediterranean Villa, and into the grand entry of its soaring 30ft ceiling and retractable translucent skylight, it is in this moment that one becomes captivated by the expansiveness of indoor and outdoor spaces converging while comforting its guest by imparting a sense that one is resting at the home’s center.
The original design of Rockingham is the work of Bob Ray Offenhauser. I had the privilege of inviting Mr. Offenhauser back to see his work over time. Noted designers, such as Daen Sheiber, have embraced the original vision and brought to it their creative forces and new ideas; most notably an extraordinary resort style outdoor space with pool and cabana advantaging the tranquil, soaring views of the picturesque Santa Monica mountains and Riviera Country Club.
As a native of the Westside of Los Angeles, growing up here and now professionally in the business of buying and selling homes, I have been privileged to have lived in, visited many and sold some of the notable homes in Los Angeles’ Westside. Rockingham Villa is one of these truly significant, innovative grand luxury homes that in its day would have moved west as did the wealth of the city from Pasadena, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Air to today’s coveted coastal casual lifestyle of Brentwood.
Rockingham Villa is a four bedroom home with 8 baths and 2 half baths, caretaker’s quarters and gym/sauna, media room and temperature controlled wine room, among other exclusive features.
Offenhauser homes have always been recognized for their diversity of world designs while always consistent with the Southern California environment, climate and lifestyle demands. At the core of his many “exotic creations” are homes with carefully thought out floor plans, good bones and appropriate proportions.”
Experience more of the story of Rockingham Villa in a short video, “Grand Designs, A Modern Classic in the Park".
Brentwood Villa in the Park from Michael Hiatt on Vimeo.
Additionally, for more on Bob Ray Offenhauser homes, a new book, “Bob Ray Offenhauser, An Architect’s Journey,” written by his wife and noted Interior Designer, Katherine L. Offenhauser, is available at bookstores. Call for an appointment to view this home. Shown to qualified Buyers with agents, only.
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