Rich & Wonderful Mid-Century Buff & Hensman + ADU in Glendale | 1321 Cedar Court

In 1961, the celebrated mid-century architects Buff & Hensman completed this serene modernist retreat, a home that seems less built than woven into the lush contours of the Bellehurst Hillslopes in Glendale.

1321 Cedar Court Road
Glendale, CA 91207

$2,595,000 | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3,247 Sq. Ft. | $799 Price/Sq.Ft. | 10,278 Sq. Ft. Lot | Built in 1961

Reimagined with a deft balance of reverence and renewal, the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath main residence hovers above the fully permitted one-bedroom, one-bathroom ADU, offering two distinct yet harmoniously integrated living spaces.

The primary level embraces the quintessential California indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Its expansive south-facing deck drawing natural light deep into the home.

Mornings unfold on the eastern deck, coffee in hand, as the sun rises to a chorus of birdsong.

Evenings find their counterpoint on the western deck, where filtered golden light dapples through the trees, an ideal setting for intimate dinners or languid conversations.

Inside, an open-plan living area welcomes spontaneity—space for children to roam, for guests to linger, for life to happen unhurriedly.

A striking sandstone fireplace, a relic of the home’s mid-century origins, anchors the family room, offering warmth through cooler months.

A newly designed kitchen in European oak is sleek and stylish with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and

A great family den with gorgeous wood beams offers a relaxing space to enjoy quality time with loved ones.

This level also has a refined half bath.

And a thoughtfully renovated laundry room, along with a two-car garage with direct access entry that blends seamlessly into the home’s architectural lines.

Upstairs, the original oak and fir staircase ascends to three tranquil bedrooms and two baths.

The first bedroom has lush views of the hillside.

While the second makes for a wonderful guest quarters with room for two full beds and plenty of closet space.

These two bedrooms share an updated bath.

The upstairs level culminates in a south-facing primary suite that exudes quiet grandeur.

Here, a second fireplace flickers in the evenings.

A soaking tub beckons beneath soft light, while the expansive shower with seating seduces.

A unique mix of materials in this stunning primary bath are sure to impress while the expansive walk-in closet offers an unspoken invitation to linger.

Below, the permitted ADU—accessed via its own private entrance—mirrors the main home’s thoughtful design, its open living area surrounded by treetop views and birdsong.

Two private decks extend the living space outward.

The ADU’s new European oak kitchen and in-unit laundry provide modern convenience.

This self-contained refuge invites multigenerational living, a guest suite, an artist’s atelier, or an elegant rental opportunity.

At the heart of the property lies a towering over a century old California Coast Live Oak.

This old growth oak tree presides over a flourishing landscape of native and low-maintenance plantings.

A cascading waterfall and pond attract birds, butterflies, and the occasional curious deer, creating a natural sanctuary where the border between indoors and out dissolves entirely.

The legacy of this home is indelibly preserved in a series of photographs taken during its construction by the legendary Los Angeles photographer Julius Shulman.

These images, now housed in the Getty Museum’s archives, cement the residence’s place within California’s architectural heritage. 1321 Cedar Court Road is an enduring testament to thoughtful design, natural harmony, and the quiet luxury of natural space.

I would love to get you a private tour of 1321 Cedar Court Road in Glendale. Call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

Listing provided courtesy of Jermayne Shannon, Compass.

Jacqueline Tager | DRE# 1476997
jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com | (323) 697-3040
Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage
1801 N Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027

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