Las Orquideas :: Nine-unit Spanish Revival Village :: Wilfred Buckland, Architect, 1929 :: Howell + Padgett, Restoration, 2019 Nestled in the Hollywood foothills, like the Andalusian hill towns that inspired it, Las Orquideas is a collection of five villa-like structures housing nine unique residences and one flex space. Wilfred Buckland, Cecil B. DeMille’s art director and the original owner, designed the property for himself as a replica of a Spanish hill town, with ascending walkways, connecting gardens, and intimate plazas. The entire complex has been immaculately restored by the design team of Howell + Padgett, honored for their restoration of Torre del Moro in Beachwood Canyon. If ever there was ever a pride-of-ownership asset, Las Orquideas is it. The 9-residence compound offers the style, character and rich details of a landmark historic property with the modern amenities of new construction. The Mills Act building can be delivered fully vacant, providing endless opportunity to a visionary investor. A Hollywood starlet reborn. Disclosure: Flex space (Unit 10) is not permitted. GI calculated based on projected 1-year+ unfurnished rents which are less than actual verifiable short-term furnished rents. Entire building can be delivered vacant (with one exception, vacancy Feb 2020). Restoration Highlights include: new roofs, copper rain gutters, new exterior plaster finished in period methods with original 1920s color, new water mains running to each apartment allowing for future individual metering, and new central air/heat units for each apartment. Other features include: washer/dryers, new electrical and gas lines with modern meters that can be read from the street, Sub Zero refrigerators, Wolf ranges, Bosch appliances, Waterworks tile in bathrooms and kitchens, custom kitchen cabinetry, Hollywood Stripe awnings, soundproofing, expertly landscaped grounds highlighting century-old Eucalyptus trees, 14 garages upgraded with new openers, private gated and secure entrance to each building, and private terrace, garden patio or balcony with each residence.
