The Lewis Estate’s celebrity-fueled history began when it was built in 1972 by Joby and Helen Lewis, the owners and operators of Lake Tahoe’s legendary Cal-Vada Lodge casino and nightclub. Their interests in various Hollywood nightclubs and liquor stores during the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s brought them to the Los Angeles area.

They proceeded to hire the renowned midcentury modern architect Donald G. Park to build the unique home, which consisted of two dodecagons, or 12-sided structures, connected by a glass pavilion. A third, separate guesthouse, also a dodecagon, was later added on the grounds.

The Lewis Estate remained in the family until 2011, after the deaths of both Joby and Helen. It went on the market for $2.9 million and wound up selling for $1,887,500 to the husband-and-wife art and architecture experts Peter and Shannon Loughrey. The Loughreys were careful to preserve the residence’s original charm and midcentury integrity, with the strategic (and subtle) addition of some modern conveniences.

Today, it’s a remarkable six-bedroom, six-bathroom entertainer’s paradise, sprawling over a 1.3-acre lot, with views of the sparkling San Fernando Valley below.

There are 6,811 square feet of living space in the three rotundas, and all feature soaring, wood-paneled ceilings typical of the classic post-and-beam era.

Floor-to-ceiling walls of glass are the dominant feature in the main house, and most of the walls, even in the bathrooms, are curved. The two-bedroom guest cottage was a more recent addition.

However, it’s the high-ceilinged rotunda that’s a true vintage highlight. The wide-open area features a sunken living room, dining area, and kitchen.

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