3462 Descanso Dr – Silver Lake Architectural Home for Sale
Redwood siding, copper detailing, and native landscaping set the tone at The Descanso House in Silver Lake
The Descanso House
$1,795,000 | 2 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,004 SF | 5,388 SF Lot
Vaulted ceilings and natural light define the main living space
This is one of those houses you don’t really see that often
Not because it’s trying to be different, but because it actually is.
The Descanso House was originally built in the 1920s, but what’s here now feels like a completely new idea layered on top of something old. Architect Richard Stampton reworked it into something that’s quiet but very intentional. It’s been featured in Dwell, which makes sense once you walk through it.
Nothing feels overdone. Nothing feels like it was added just to check a box.
Greenery and light pull the outdoors into the living space
The approach is half the experience
You come in through native landscaping by Terremoto, and it doesn’t feel like a front yard. It feels like you’re being eased into the house.
Redwood siding, copper details, those exterior blinds. It all reads very considered, but not precious.
Then you hit the front door and the whole thing opens up.
Flexible lower level space for work, studio, or additional living
The living space just hits right
High ceilings, light everywhere, and a lot of air
The ceilings pitch up higher than you expect, and the windows pull in greenery from every direction. It doesn’t feel like you’re looking out at a yard. It feels like the house is sitting inside it.
White oak floors run throughout and keep everything grounded. The layout is open, but it’s not that generic open concept. It has shape to it.
There’s a rhythm to how the spaces connect.
Simple, quiet, and filled with natural light
The kitchen is simple in the best way
Nothing flashy, just really well done
Custom cabinetry, marble counters, good appliances. It’s all there, but it’s not screaming for attention.
It feels like a place you’d actually cook in, not just photograph.
A restrained kitchen with marble surfaces and custom cabinetry
The rest of the house keeps that same energy
Two bedrooms and bathrooms sit on the main level and feel tucked away from everything else.
Downstairs, there’s a space that can be whatever you need it to be. Office, studio, place to disappear for a few hours. It doesn’t feel like leftover square footage. It feels intentional.
Warm materials carry through into the bathrooms
The detached studio is what makes this one stick
This is the part people are going to remember
Out back, there’s a separate studio set into the landscape.
It’s quiet, it’s private, and it’s just far enough removed from the main house to feel like its own world. Work from home, guest space, creative setup. You can do a lot with it.
It gives the whole property that low-key compound feel that’s getting harder to find around here.
Detached studio creates a quiet, separate space within the property
And yeah, the location is exactly where you want to be
You’re right by Sunset Junction!
Ruby Fruit, Bar Siesta, Cafe Tropical, Pizzana. The Reservoir is right there when you want to get out for a walk.
You can pretty much park your car for the weekend and not think about it.
Thinking about selling something like this in Silver Lake?
If you’ve got a home with design, character, or just a good feel to it, how you bring it to market matters more than people think.
You can learn more about working with a Silver Lake listing agent here:
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