Set on a quiet street between Hancock Park and The Grove, 824 North Sycamore Avenue is a new contemporary Spanish compound moments from the Melrose Media District but worlds away. Its 6,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space includes a separate guest house that could be a wonderful private recording studio or workspace. …

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Los Angeles Greater Area Where to buy (shhh!) an impressive pie Go ahead, slide it onto your own cake stand. We won’t tell. Once guests fork into your flaky masterpiece, they won’t care who baked it – just as long as they can have seconds. Meet the holidays at the station It starts November 21 …

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Hall of Famer Joe Montana and his wife, Jennifer, had always been enchanted by the age-old charms of Italy and France. So much so that they set out to recreate them, stone by ancient stone, on a 500-acre property with one of the most spectacular views in wine country. Surrounded by canyons, forest, mountains, pastures, …

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Named among the dozen most architecturally important Heritage Homes in Pasadena, the Freeman House in Pasadena’s elegant Langham District is a magnificent example of English Arts and Crafts style. Over the last decade, recent owners have undertaken a multimillion-dollar restoration to return the landmark property at 1330 Hillcrest Avenue to its original beauty. The 1913 …

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LA Greater Area Mapping LA’s loveliest Victorians Craftsman and Mid-Century may define historic LA architecture. But it all started with spectacular Victorian mansions. While many are gone, a few stunning beauties still dazzle the streets. Track down your team’s fan bar No matter which city your heroes are from, there’s a favorite LA hangout for …

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