Thetop sider with socks modern residence sits behind hedges in the Birds Streets neighborhood, a coveted area known for its bird-named streets. Listed for $5.995 million, the home was originally built for interior designer Ron Collier. Art patron Merry Norris bought the property in the 1980s and commissioned Barbara Barry to handle the interiors. The 4,501-square-foot house features high ceilings, skylights and gallery walls for showcasing priceless art. The sumptuous master suite has a separate sitting room and western views extending as far as the ocean. Pocketing doors in the living and dining rooms open to a landscaped backyard and swimming pool.

(Marco Franchina/Marco Franchina)

Built for interior designer Ron Collier, this modern perch in the Hollywood Hills’ Bird Streets was later owned by

celebrated art patron Merry Norris

, who commissioned Barbara Barry to style the interior during her ownership.

Among Berry’s first design projects in Los Angeles, the residence is museum-like with its gallery walls, high ceilings and sun-drenched rooms. Pocketing doors in the living and dining rooms open directly to a pool deck. Westward views extending as far as the ocean can be observed from the second story, particularly in the master suite and its sitting room.

The details

Location:

1473 Oriole Drive, Los Angeles, 90069

Asking price:

$5.995 million

Year built:

1982

Architect:

Gus Duffy

Living area:

4,501 square feet, three bedrooms, four bathrooms

Lot size:

7,449 square feet

Features:

Gallery walls; high ceilings; skylights; hardwood floors; pocketing doors; formal living and dining rooms; office; master suite with sitting room; office/artist’s studio; swimming pool

About the area:

In the 90069 ZIP Code, based on 10 sales, the median price for single-family homes in February was $3.05 million, a 21.5% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

Agents:

Bret Parsons, Compass, (310) 497-5832

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