A Time Capsule Home That Will Transport You to 1954

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When a professional architect designs his own residence, you know you're in for something special (not to mention a sturdy structure). Richard Leitch built this Altadena, California home back in 1954 and it's a stylish definition of mid-century modern. 

Still, the interior decor looks like something straight out of That '70s Show,but with a modern twist. We're looking at you, concrete floors and stone countertops. Both were part of a recent renovation, along with European-style cabinetry, new fixtures, and mosaic tile showers. But it's the clerestory windows that surround the home — and make you feel like you're in a tree house — that add the most style and bring in the tranquility of the surrounding oak trees.

The green beams throughout the home almost blend into the leaves in some of the rooms, while simply adding a statement color in others. Leitch also took full advantage of the 13,462-square-foot lot (and gorgeous Cali weather) by designing two interior courtyards and a pool with an "entertaining platform."

Take your own tour of this enviable space: 

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The price tag for this three-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is $$$$5 million. While the bones of this structure give a solid nod to the past, we're crossing our fingers that the next homeowners decide to keep the orange furniture and patterned rugs, too.  

[via Curbed

By Lauren Smith