This modernist home designed by architect Ray Kappe is currently on the market – take a look inside

The exquisitely crafted California haven is a stylish space with an enduring appeal

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An Encino-based property designed by celebrated architect Ray Kappe is currently listed for sale for $4.45 million. Ray's seminal work on The Strimling House was artistically curated to pay homage to its tropical environment, most notably through natural, sustainable elements, including stone and wood. 

The Agency, who hold the listing, have praised the modern home for its 'layer upon layer of innovative and intelligent design,' which acts as the architect's supremely stylish signature.

Ray Kappe designed house, living room in California

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American architect Ray Kappe rose to prominence after founding, what is now known as, the Southern California Institute of Architecture, along with his wife, Shelly Kappe. Following the turn of the millennium, Ray worked with LivingHomes to expertly design modern modular homes across California. This 1964 home, located at 17269 Oak View Drive, is among one of the most celebrated of Ray Kappe's designs.

Kitchen in Ray Kappe designed house

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The 4,018 square foot two-storey home boasts four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a chic open plan dining and living room that epitomizes San Fernando Valley design. There is also a wood-glazed retro kitchen and an office space, where you can indulge in views of the sun-glazed West Coastal jungle through its statement glass windows. 

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Ray Kappe designed house

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This property's colorful aura continues into the verdant exterior, thanks to its iconic long driveway - complete with an iconic long driveway that leads to a swimming pool and hot tub. There is also a waterfall that flows amid a maze of trees and a vast emerald yard, which makes this the ultimate Californian dream home. Craig Knizek of The Agency currently holds the listing. 

Ray Kappe designed house, living room in California

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Though we see no reason to leave this modernist utopia, the neighborhood beyond its gates is equally tempting. The heart of Encino city is less than a 30-minute walk and includes a strip of Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurants that share a zipcode with the prestigious El Caballero Country Club.  

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Ray Kappe designed house

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However, we confess, we're still going to need some convincing away from the comforts of the painfully stylish home. 

Megan Slack
Megan Slack
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Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes, before becoming H&G's News Editor in April 2022. She now leads the Celebrity/ News team.

Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US whilst studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site.

Megan currently lives in London, where she relocated from her hometown in Yorkshire. In her home, she experiments with interior design trends and draws inspiration from the home decor ideas she observes in her everyday work life. Her favorite pieces include her antique typewriter and her expansive collection of houseplants. When she isn’t writing, she is browsing London’s coffee shops and bookstores to add to her ever-growing library, taking over the open shelving in her apartment.