Victorian matron was a sprightly lass
Standing three floors tall, the 1890s home is entered through a domed turret, once the focal point of lavish parties and soirees. Inside, the spirit of a bygone era is evidenced in hand-carved details, stained glass windows and a hidden bar room complete with a secret door.

Hot spots shift, but rise continues
Before the city atomized itself and marched — first along the trails blazed by trolley lines and excursion trains, and later along a vast network of freeways — westward toward the sea, Victorian L.A. crouched in the lee of Bunker Hill, the acropolis where the wealthy lived.

In the mood for living in color?
The three-story home was compartmentalized and the interior spaces dark when he bought the property five years ago for $3.95 million. Landry reworked the house to create open-plan spaces and bring in natural light. The driveway is adorned with artistic geometric shapes.

Single-story starred Steve McQueen
Ceiling beams emphasize the home’s strong horizontal lines. The updated kitchen features stainless-steel appliances and acenter island. The master suite has a fireplace and a sitting area, for a total of three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The guest suite has a separate entrance.

Worlds collide in great room
The former “Star Trek: Voyager” actress, who played Borg Seven of Nine from 1997 to 2001on the popular TV series, owns a sprawling six-bedroom spread that she and husband Christophe Emé designed to resemble a farmhouse in Provence. After living in the home for 15 years, they’re now selling it for an asking price of $7 million.

Builder’s designs put women first
“There’s a place for women to be digging really functional, smart homes,” said Gordon, who lives in apersonally renovated Marina del Rey home. “For women, kitchens aren’t just kitchens anymore; they’ve become both hearths and hubs. I find myself using my laptop on the island, getting work done.

When there’s guilt by association
Yet Ned’s widow and, later, her second husband, continued to live in the home before selling it in 1955. They were the last people to occupy the historic mansion, which functioned mostly as a filming location before becoming a public park in the 1970s.