“The architecture has a point of view. It feels like a place where someone writes a book.”
- Claire O'Connor
2353
Stanley Hills Dr
Los Angeles
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Total Area
2,967 Sq. FT
Lot Size
3,759 Sq. FT
Price
$2,880,000
Temple in the Trees
Temple in the Trees is the epitome of a Laurel Canyon house. It feels like it could only be inhabited by artists, thinkers, musicians, architects, bookstore owners, and people who intentionally choose the canyon because it’s a little removed from the rest of Los Angeles. Set across three lots beneath a canopy of mature oaks, it’s built around ideas: light, nature, craftsmanship, creativity, and the belief that where you live should shape how you live.
Listed by Nate Cole and Joseph Kiralla, Modern California House
Inside
Designed in 1979 by architect Barry Gittelson for Stan Madson of the legendary Bodhi Tree Bookstore, the main residence is deeply connected to its original spirit. Take the central atrium. It’s part staircase, part lightwell, and part architectural event. Everything in the house orbits around it. Light pours down through the center of the home, connecting the various levels. The recent restoration is thoughtful. The original woodwork remains the hero. The handcrafted details still have room to breathe. A split-level living and dining space opens dramatically toward the landscape beyond, with expansive decks and views that arrive almost unexpectedly through the trees. The treehouse, all grown up.
Outside
Your own miniature canyon compound. Decks tucked into the trees. Multiple outdoor spaces. Sunlight filtering through the oak canopy. The feeling that nature is doing most of the heavy lifting. Beyond the main house is the bungalow: A completely separate 1950s residence with its own personality, address, garage, and sense of independence. Use it as a guest house, studio, writers retreat, family compound…whatever you like. The whole thing is very Laurel Canyon.
The O' Factor
This house reminds us of a version of Los Angeles that feels worth protecting. Originally a bookstore owner’s architectural retreat, it has handcrafted details, towering trees, a separate bungalow, even a central atrium. Three lots woven together into something that feels impossible to replicate. The architecture has a point of view. It feels like a place where someone writes a book.
The Homes we Represent,
Represent Us.
Every home has a soul. Every human has a place they were meant to be. Our instinct is knowing when the two finally meet. We honor architecture, preserve great design and celebrate the match. Welcome to O’Connor Estates. We’ve been waiting for you.
Proof is in the Properties
SOLD
Closed $200K over asking
SOLD
Closed for $1,589/sq ft
SOLD
Closed $250k over asking
