Las Orquideas :: Spanish Revival Compound :: Wilfred Buckland, Architect, 1929 :: Howell + Padgett, Restoration, 2019
Nestled in the Hollywood foothills, like the Andalusian hill towns that inspired it, Las Orquideas is a collection of five villa-like structures housing nine unique residences and one flex space. Wilfred Buckland, Cecil B. DeMille’s art director and the original owner, designed the property for himself as a replica of a Spanish hill town, with ascending walkways, connecting gardens, and intimate plazas. The entire complex has been immaculately restored by the design team of Howell + Padgett, honored for their restoration of Torre del Moro in Beachwood Canyon. If ever there was ever a pride-of-ownership asset, Las Orquideas is it. The 9-residence compound offers the style, character and rich details of a landmark historic property with the modern amenities of new construction. The Mills Act building can be delivered fully vacant, providing endless opportunity to a visionary investor. A Hollywood starlet reborn.
Restoration Highlights:
- New roofs
- Copper rain gutters
- New exterior plaster finished in period methods with original 1920s color
- New water mains running to each apartment allowing for future individual metering
- New central air/heat units for each apartment.
- Washer/dryers
- New electrical
- New gas lines with modern meters that can be read from the street
- Sub Zero refrigerators
- Wolf ranges
- Bosch appliances
- Waterworks tile in bathrooms and kitchens
- Custom kitchen cabinetry
- Hollywood Stripe awnings
- Soundproofing
- Expertly landscaped grounds highlighting century-old Eucalyptus trees
- 14 garages upgraded with new openers
- Private gated and secure entrance to each building
- Private terrace, garden patio or balcony with each residence
