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Award-winning designer lists California home with cozy charm. See what makes it special

Exterior of the charming home
Exterior of the charming home Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

A home with a modern, yet comfortable, vibe has landed on the real estate market in the trendy Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles for $1.58 million.

Family room
Family room Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

The mid-century abode is surrounded by some serious star power: Tony Fanning, an award-winning set designer for both Hollywood and Broadway, is the current owner, while author, journalist and long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad is a former owner.

Kitchen
Kitchen Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

Nyad is best known for swimming 102 miles from The Bahamas to Juno Beach, Florida, in 1979. The Netflix movie “Nyad” starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster was based on Nyad’s 2015 memoir “Find a Way.”

Backyard
Backyard Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has a homey feel with chic finishes and a large backyard.

Backyard
Backyard Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

Features, per the listing on Sotheby’s International Realty, include:

  • Patio

  • Garage

  • Central A/C

  • Outdoor kitchen

  • “Indoor-outdoor flow”

  • Separated bedrooms

Hallway
Hallway Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

Fanning is also a big name in the movie world, and is known for his work in “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “Amistad” and “Contraband.”

Bedroom
Bedroom Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

The listing is held by Patricia Ruben and Alan Melkonyan of Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage.

Interior
Interior Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty
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This story was originally published July 17, 2024 at 4:28 PM with the headline "Award-winning designer lists California home with cozy charm. See what makes it special."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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