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Photography: Sterling Reed

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Rudolph Schindler is one of Southern California’s most celebrated Modernist architects and was a close friend and professional rival of Richard Neutra. Consequently, when one of his residences comes to market, it’s big news—and this renovated Hollywood Hills home has been restored to preserve Schindler’s original design with modern amenities.

The historic J.H. and Margaret Druckman Residence in Outpost Estates was mercifully unaffected by the recent wildfires. Built in 1941, it nestles into the hillside and remains mostly faithful to its original aesthetic, including original plywood walls, trapezoidal clerestory windows, soaring beams, and a decorative fireplace.

Upon entering the midcentury property, visitors can step up into the open-plan living and dining room, which connects to the kitchen, or head down a few steps to the private quarters, where the bedrooms are located. Wandering through its rooms, it still feels of its time, with sculptural cabinetry, bookcases, and built-ins creating a warm and rich material palette.

The house has been gently modernised, notably with newly designed bathrooms and kitchen, a new roof, upgraded plumbing and HVAC systems, and a new water heater. The building’s hardwood floors have been refinished, and a new gate and security alarm system installed, while the landscaping has been replanted with drought-resistant native California plants, better suited to the climate.

It’s co-listed by Lilian Pfaff of Modern California House and William Baker of The Agency with an asking price of $3.295m.

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