{"id":649958,"date":"2026-08-22T01:12:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T01:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/649958\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T01:12:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T01:12:23","slug":"paul-revere-williams-designed-this-13-million-toluca-lake-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/649958\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Revere Williams Designed This $13 Million Toluca Lake Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tCary Grant, Lucille Ball, and Frank Sinatra were among the many Hollywood stars whose residences were designed by prominent Los Angeles architect\u00a0Paul Revere Williams<\/a>\u00a0during a career that spanned from the 1920s to his retirement in 1973.<\/p>\n

\n\tAmong the 3,000 buildings the first licensed Black architect designed, from private residences to hotels, some of his most appealing\u2014including one that\u00a0formerly housed actor Denzel Washington\u2019s family\u2014<\/a>can be found in Toluca Lake<\/a>. Case in point:\u00a0a six-bedroom spread<\/a>\u00a0on the community\u2019s private shores that recently underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tThe den pairs black and white marble floors with paneled walls.<\/p>\n

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\n\tBuilt in 1939, the dwelling\u2019s traditional facade, with gable dormers and white picket fencing, sets the tone for interiors by local design firm\u00a0KKD<\/a>\u00a0that feel rustic and modern at once. Vaulted wooden ceilings, three original fireplaces, and a hand-painted tile mural give it classic charm, while newly integrated smart home technology and high-end appliances across the main living areas bring it into the modern age.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe skylit living room provides ample wall space for hanging art and also features a circular bar with a row of stools. Wood-paneled walls and decorative wallpaper create a striking contrast in the dining room. Along with a captivating Portuguese tile mural, the kitchen overlooks the lake and features a sunlit breakfast area, while a casual sitting room has a stone fireplace and coffered ceiling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tMany of the bedrooms in the 6,500-square-foot abode provide tranquil views, but the primary suite is the most arresting. A trio of skylights allows natural light to flood its expansive bedroom, illuminating not only the chevron flooring but also the custom built-ins and a private sitting area set before French doors. There are two en suite baths, mirrored closets, and endless drawer space.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tSkylights fill the primary bedroom with natural light.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAndrew Bramasco<\/p>\n

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