It is no secret that successful artists must possess vision, an appreciation of beauty, and plenty of patience—and home design requires many of the same skills. That’s why it’s always a delight to view the residences of those established in the art world. And, in L.A., one artist’s masterpiece standing out for its simplicity and character rather than its grandiosity just hit the market. Ceramicist Eric Roinestad and his partner, Ranney Draper, are selling the circa-1934 Spanish-style home they have extensively restored.
When purchasing the Highland Park home at the end of 1999, Draper shares that, as the second owner of the residence, “the lack of alterations and the original condition of the bathroom tile and kitchen were immediately appealing.” Over the past two decades, the pair has maintained the abode’s rich architectural details, while refinishing the wood floors and upgrading the electrical, roof, and plumbing.
The grounds are just as charming as the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house itself. The .42-acre property blooms with native plants like sage, buckwheat, deer grass, manzanita, ceanothus (“Californian Lilacs”), Matilija poppy, and toyon. It also boasts olive trees, California pepper, and Valencia orange trees perfect for farm-to-table living. But, for these homeowners, other functionality also came into play. “The mature pair of avocado trees next to that garage has provided fruit and welcome shade to the garden and the garage/ceramic studio,” says Draper.
Roinestad himself designed the garden, which is enhanced by gravel pathways and seating areas. A swimming pool allows for cooling off on sunny days.
Certainly a labor of love, the couple is ready to plant the roots at their next project—which will be in Pasadena. Greg Holcomb and Tim Durkovic of Douglas Elliman represent this fresh listing priced at $1,895,000.
