Exquisite Restoration of $16M Beverly Hills Home Has Richard Lee Dorman Fans Abuzz

Back in the post-World War II era, when buyers wanted an upscale, modern residence built in the swankiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, award-winning architect Richard Lee Dorman would be considered a major get.

His existing work is still a stellar find to this day, almost 70 years later.

Midcentury modern architecture fans are doubtless abuzz that one of his original post-and-beam homes, built in Beverly Hills in 1957 and exquisitely restored, is now on the market for $15,999,000.

The, 4,200-square-foot, one-story residence is nestled on a half-acre lot in Coldwater Canyon, with easy access to the Beverly Hills Hotel and the eateries and shops on Sunset Boulevard.

The home, which last changed hands in 2019 for $6 million, has undergone a voluptuous restoration, highlighted by travertine, limestone, and warm oak paneling throughout.

Those luxe materials all come together in the open kitchen, which has a midcentury aesthetic but with a modern island and top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures.

Enhanced original features include floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors, plus clerestory windows and skylights that flood the open floor plan with natural light. The elegant built-ins, including a sophisticated bar, have also been restored.

The home has three bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The primary suite is especially spacious, with an elegant fireplace lounge and a warm yet sleek modern bath with a soaking tub.

The grounds include a pool and spa, gardens, mature olive trees, water features, and fountains.

Dorman, who died in 2010, was a Los Angeles native who served in the Air Force in WWII. He studied architecture at USC, then worked primarily in Southern California from his office in Beverly Hills.

He is responsible for iconic residences for celebrities, including author Irving Stone and actress Beverly Garland. He also designed prominent public buildings such as the Los Angeles International Design Center, the Malibu United Methodist Church, and the Beverly Hills National Bank building.

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