Mid-Century Modern Mountain Villa

About the Space

This Sherman Oaks villa is a 1959 mid-century modern masterpiece designed by Yehuda Lavie, a student of Lloyd Wright. Blending architectural pedigree with a lush outdoor oasis, the property offers multiple distinct shooting environments — ideal for photo shoots, commercials, lifestyle content, brand campaigns, interviews, and small productions. The home features a serene Japanese garden crafted by renowned landscape designer Lew Watanabe. Mature trees, stone paths, sculptural greenery, and natural textures create a cinematic backdrop perfect for fashion, editorial, and wellness shoots. Large windows throughout the house fill each room with glowing natural light and provide beautiful indoor–outdoor continuity. Inside, the layout offers versatile production possibilities. The main living room features clean lines, mid-century furnishings, and direct garden views. The dining room seats ten and sits next to a fully equipped, visually open kitchen with ample counter space for food, cooking, or product scenes. The primary suite includes a king bed and private garden sightlines, while additional bedrooms provide multiple color palettes and styles for varied looks. An office with a queen sleeper can double as a dressing room, HMU room, or staging space. A converted garage serves as a spacious family room complete with a 65-inch TV and an air hockey table — ideal for entertainment scenes or as an additional production zone. Outdoors, the property delivers a true California backdrop: a large pool, a hot tub, a BBQ area, outdoor dining, lounge seating, and a mini gym. The variety of surfaces — water, stone, wood, greenery — makes the space highly flexible for content capture. The yard is private, quiet, and surrounded by mature landscaping. Located in the desirable Royal Woods neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, the villa offers easy access, a peaceful shooting environment, and convenient proximity to the Westside, Hollywood, and major freeways. Driveway parking supports smooth load-in and load-out. Additional features include turntable, ping pong table, and air hockey (removable if needed), fast WiFi, and a security camera at the front of the home (no cameras in interior or yard spaces). Small dogs may be allowed upon approval. This property is ideal for productions seeking a warm, design-driven space with authentic mid-century character, privacy, and a variety of photogenic looks across indoor and outdoor settings.