The Nowling Residence By James De Long For $1.6 Million

The Nowling residence was built in 1962 amongst an avocado grove in La Habra Heights. The home was built by architect James De Long, who studied under Gehry as a Taliesin fellow. The open floor plan, in the style of famed architect Frank Gehry, flows from room to room out to the pool and gardens. Now on the market for $1.6 million, the 2,882 square foot home features built-in cabinetry and furniture, panoramic views, and three bedrooms and bathrooms (the master suite comprises the entire first floor).

The original listing has scans of a 1967 LA Times Magazine issue that featured the home with an article entitled "An Air Of Old-Fashioned Grace," despite the fact that it was published just five years after the home was built. Perhaps even then, the wood paneling, built-ins, and other design features completely captured a time and aesthetic so thoroughly that even a few years distance was enough to date it. Now in 2011, the perfectly preserved home and much of the original furniture can completely transport visitors to a past era.

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