A 1970s Hollywood Hills Home Was Reimagined With a ‘Floating’ Canyon Pool and Midcentury Soul

A sleek Nichols Canyon estate in Los Angeles, perched above the treetops, has recently hit the market for $4,994,000.

Built in 1978, the four-bedroom home has been entirely reimagined by an acclaimed design studio and now offers a timeless 2,798-square-foot floor plan.

“Ome Dezin acquired the property in 2025 with a clear vision to reimagine and resell it, completing the renovation in October 2026,” says listing agent Claire O’Connor of Compass. “What made this home compelling was its inherent architectural character.

"Rather than strip away its identity, they saw an opportunity to build upon it, creating something that feels distinctly contemporary while remaining rooted in its 1970s origins.”

Set on nearly half an acre, the hillside retreat has wood ceilings, exposed beams, marble, wood, and terrazzo floors, built-ins, and three fireplaces.

“Entertaining feels intrinsic to the architecture rather than an afterthought,” O’Connor said. “The interiors unfold naturally toward the outdoor spaces, culminating in a dramatic infinity pool suspended above the canyon. There’s an intimacy to the scale that makes it equally suited to a quiet evening or a gathering of friends. It’s a home that encourages connection without feeling performative.”

An expansive deck overlooks the infinity-edge pool, which is cantilevered over the hillside to create the illusion of floating above the canyon.

“I see this appealing to a buyer who values provenance and individuality over square footage,” she noted. “There’s a growing sophistication among luxury buyers in Los Angeles, with an increasing appreciation for homes that feel curated rather than manufactured. This is someone who recognizes that true luxury isn’t necessarily about having more, but about finding something that can’t easily be replicated.”

Other highlights include a home office that could be used as a den, a sleek kitchen with a breakfast bar, a dining area with sliders opening to a deck, and dual primary suites at opposite ends of the home for added privacy.

“I suspect it will become someone’s primary residence, although it has all the qualities of a remarkable second home,” O’Connor says. “There’s an effortless quality to the way the house lives. It offers the privacy and tranquility of a retreat without sacrificing proximity to the city, which is an increasingly compelling proposition for buyers seeking a more intentional lifestyle.”

O’Connor notes that the home’s location in Nichols Canyon is “a particularly interesting position in Los Angeles."

"It offers an almost pastoral sense of seclusion within minutes of Hollywood and the Sunset Strip," she says.

"The winding roads, mature landscape, and dramatic topography create a sense of discovery that’s increasingly rare in the city. It’s that tension between urban proximity and natural isolation that makes it so desirable."