1920s take a leap forward
Situated on a leafy lot in Altadena, this handsome two-story by architect William N. Norwood showcases all the hallmarks of the Spanish Colonial Revival style: a clay-tile roof, decorative iron trim and intimate living spaces. But beyond the arched front entry, the 1920s home takes a more contemporary direction.

A ‘Bachelor’ pad in Hidden Hills
The two-story home, built in 1956 and recently updated, features wide-plank hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and Calcutta marble countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms. Living spaces include an open-plan great room, aden/office and a game/family room with an aquarium.

Revived — and on the upswing
When the expedition of Spanish explorerGaspardePortola came upon the confluenceofthe Arroyo Secoand LosAngeles River in 1769 —their first sight of waterafter many days of trekking west across the dustyfloor of the San Gabriel Valley —the scene that...

Screen queen has a comfy throne
No — there was this locked part of the garage. We didn’t understand what it was, and the Realtor didn’t have a key to it. Once the house was officially ours, we broke in and discovered a classroom with desks and little chairs. The previous owners must have homeschooled their kids there.