For the past couple of years I would sit on my patio taking in the beautiful site of the Griffith Observatory. There is nothing like it in Los Angeles. Well, not so true. From my vantage point, if I turn my head a few inches to the east, I see Frank Lloyd Wright's "Ennis House" built in 1925.
This is not only an architectural landmark, but it's also a savored piece of Los Angeles history - and it's of course in my backyard. People ask me all the time why I want to live "all the way over there" and it's quite simple. Where else in a city this big can you be close to the 101 and 5 freeways, the nation's largest city owned public park, a world-renowned observatory, walking distance to a classic concert venue, footsteps to a hip and thriving village community, surrounded my million dollar homes in the hollywood hills, and last but certainly not least, dozens of architectural masterpieces?
I have never loved living in a location as much as I do now. When the day comes to buy my home, I can only hope it's nearby, because there truly isn't anything like Los Feliz, CA 90027. If you don't believe me, come over and see for yourself!
Here is a link to the LA Conservancy's newsletter on the completion of the Ennis House. It was completed this past month. It was heavily damaged in the '94 Northridge quake and the heavy rains of 2005. I hope you can appreciate it's beauty as much as I do every night when I get home. And, if you ever want to hike up to it, there is a great set of stairs to do so. It's well worth it!
http://www.laconservancy.org/issues/issues_ennis.php4
Have a great September!
