A John Byers Masterpiece Returns: La Casa de Flores Lists for $12.49 Million in Brentwood
- Rebecca Nicholson
- Sep 10
- 2 min read
In a city that constantly reinvents itself, true architectural heritage is rare. Yet in the quiet folds of Brentwood’s Mandeville Canyon, one of Los Angeles’ great design voices still whispers through stucco walls, hand-carved beams, and sunlit courtyards.
La Casa de Flores, a Spanish Colonial Revival estate designed in 1929 by the celebrated architect John Byers, has come back to market at $12.49 million, and with it, a piece of California’s cultural history is once again for sale.
Byers, a self-taught architect whose work defined much of LA’s Spanish Revival style, was revered for his craftsmanship and his reverence for authenticity. He favoured handmade details, rustic fireplaces, wood-beamed ceilings, intricate windows, that turned his homes into timeless testaments of place.
La Casa de Flores remains one of his finest examples. Spanning nearly 6,300 square feet and set on almost an acre of secluded grounds, it is a property where history and luxury meet in perfect balance.
The interiors are rich with character: an atrium breakfast room filled with natural light, a chef’s kitchen anchored by a dual-surface marble-and-butcher-block island and Lacanche range, and a series of living spaces designed for both grand entertaining and intimate family life.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private balcony, fireplace, and spa-like bath, a sanctuary within a sanctuary.
Outside, the estate unfolds into a world of its own. Mature gardens, fountains, and shaded terraces frame a sleek 55-foot swimming pool, while a pergola lounge with firepit invites evenings that echo with Old Hollywood glamour. For a home so rooted in history, the lifestyle it promises feels endlessly contemporary: private, expansive, and deeply Californian.
For discerning buyers, this is more than a house. It is a collector’s piece, crafted by one of Los Angeles’ most influential architects and carefully restored for modern living.
In a market filled with fleeting trends, La Casa de Flores is a reminder that true luxury is timeless, and that some homes, like works of art, only become more valuable with age.
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