715 Brooktree Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (MLS # 25611381)
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The Kappe Residence, Ray Kappe, FAIA is a quintessential Mid Century Modern Masterpiece, and personal residence of architect / educator Ray Kappe. Floating above it's hillside terrain, natural landscape is allowed to flow undisturbed beneath its strong framework, representing a marriage between pure structural logic and lyrical sculptural design. Beautiful redwood ceilings and redwood detailing combined with walls of glass and massive skylights create a continuous symphony of direct, indirect and dappled light that animates the house from sunrise to sunset. Considered a work that is disciplined and deliberate, yet seemingly free and effortless, the 5 bedroom, 5 bath structure is described as both " essay and poem", Traditional spatial boundries are erased by seven split levels encompassing 4,157 square feet. Described by the L.A. Times as " The Greatest house in Southern California", designated as a Cultural Historical Monument in 1996, the residence represents a master class in the "additive process of design", embracing the surrounding landscape of Rustic Canyon. The primary suite anchors the northeast wing, while a suite of 3 bedrooms occupies the southwest wing, providing a balance between communal and private life. Below the main living area lies a glass walled studio with stunning views of the rock garden. The open living area has serene tree top views and custom designed Kappe furniture. Four unique outdoor spaces, including a dramatic cantilevered deck, create the perfect indoor- outdoor experience. There is a stunning lap pool, spa, sauna and cabana with additional kitchen and bath. The estate is a modern vessel for enduring legacy, a global icon of residential architecture that continues to be a mecca for scholars and admirers of iconic architecture worldwide. The distinguished provenance is deeply intertwined with Los Angeles history, as it functioned as Kappe's residence , office and creative studio, gestating the inspiration & design for over 200 of his projects. As the "birthplace" of SCI-Arc, it represents a singular opportunity for the stewardship of a national treasure. Shown to pre-qualified clients only.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 2 | LAST UPDATED | 1/27/2026 |
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| YEAR BUILT | 1967 | COMMUNITY | C15 - Pacific Palisades |
| COUNTY | Los Angeles | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | None |
|---|---|
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
| AREA | C15 - Pacific Palisades |
| CONSTRUCTION | Concrete, Glass, Wood Siding |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Attached Garage |
| HEAT | Fireplace(s), Radiant, Zoned |
| INTERIOR | Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings |
| LOT | 0.3013 acre(s) |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 13125 |
| PARKING | Attached, Attached Carport |
| POOL | Yes |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | Private, Filtered, In Ground, Pool Cover |
| SEWER | Other |
| STORIES | Split/Multi Level |
| STYLE | MidCenturyModern |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Canyon, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods |
| WATER | Public |
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