Welcome to a home that is a historic work of art. The Veneklasen House, originally completed in 1951, is tucked into the quiet, storied landscape of Mandeville Canyon, representing a meaningful chapter in Los Angeles’ modernist lineage. And it’s now on the market, presented by The Agency’s founding partner Blair Chang.
Set behind private gates at 2179 Mandeville Canyon Road, the residence spans approximately 3,904 square feet, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a powder room, all positioned on a generous 28,314-square-foot lot. A second-level addition offers a light-filled primary suite that feels suspended within the landscape—private, elevated, and immersed in the surrounding greenery. Designed by architect Kenneth Lind, with notable influence from modernist master Pierre Koenig, the home exercises precision in design—a classic post-and-beam structure, where clean lines and expansive glass create an open yet deliberate flow.
Surrounding gardens by Mark Tessier provide manicured native plantings and courtyard spaces that feel integrated rather than applied. The V-shaped layout of the estate centers around a remarkable, sculptural mature eucalyptus tree supported by manicured, low-lying native plantings, reinforcing seclusion, artful balance, and a deep sense of place.
Inside, find bright spaces mixed with dark walnut tones, stone surfaces, layered textiles, and celadon quartzite. Nearly all furnishings are vintage. Koenig’s impact is evident in the dramatic living room, where an accordion-fold glass wall and sculptural brickwork create a seamless connection between architecture and landscape.
Recognized with the 2022 AIA LA Award for Historic Preservation, The Veneklasen House offers a rare opportunity to experience modernism not as a concept, but as a way of living.
To learn more or schedule a private tour, reach out to Blair Chang.
Photos: Mike Kelley
