A Harry Gesner-designed Hollywood home asks for $2m

Photography: The Agency

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In a neighbourhood rich with modernist architecture and views over the Hollywood Hills, this three-level geometric house steals the show. Designed by the legendary Californian autodidact Harry Gesner, it steps down the cliff face in the style of a Norwegian boathouse. Entering at street level, you descend to ever-wider panoramas while machine-age modern furniture and lighting enhance the futuristic framework.

The 223-square-metre home is lined inside and out with wood siding, but dramatic cathedral windows trained on the Santa Monica mountains keep it from feeling dark. Once configured for three bedrooms, it now features two roomy suites in the tree tops and a library or office. While many rooms have been brought back to their original retro look, the kitchen was updated for modern needs. Bonus extras include a spacious steam room. There are two sun decks outside the upper floors, while the lower floor looks out to the Hollywood sign.

Located near Mulholland Drive, the home is currently on the market with Ben Belack of The Agency for $1.998m.