Hollywood director David Ayer curated his 99-year-old Silver Lake home as a film set—and it’s now on the market for $2.99 million, reports Gimme Shelter.
From the driveway, paved with brick salvaged from the Indianapolis Speedway, to the ornate courtyard and carved entrance doors of an ancient Afghan temple (from wood believed to be 800 years old), the gated Spanish villa is a cinematic curator’s dream.
“The house was a creative outlet,” Iyer told Gimme. “This project has become a labor of love—a slow combination of time, wood, brick and metal,” he added.
The Spanish-style villa was built in 1927 and has an intricate courtyard. Kelly Gallagher
Attention to detail throughout. Kelly Gallagher
Lions guard the garden. Kelly Gallagher
Inside, the sense of history is very strong. Kelly Gallagher
The room is brought to life with a few touches of bright colors. Kelly Gallagher
Known for directing gritty films in Los Angeles and others, including “Fury,” “End of Watch,” “Suicide Squad,” “The Beekeeper” and “Working Man,” Ayer also wrote screenplays including “Training Day,” for which Denzel Washington won an Oscar.
Gated Spanish Villa at 1615 Redcliff St. is in the heart of an enclave known for its chic residents and creative community.
The sophisticated rooms feature many details including ceilings and lighting. Kelly Gallagher
Entrance door from an Afghan temple; artisans made stained glass from historical European objects. Kelly Gallagher
Details designed to inspire and delight. Kelly Gallagher
Iyer bought the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a separate studio for $1.15 million in 2014 — and he says he’s been inspired by it ever since.
Inspiring details of the home include “rainbows of morning light from the stained glass windows” and terracotta lions “guarding” the garden.
“Let this inspire more art,” Iyer said.
Black tiles are rare; beamed ceilings and a fireplace add character. Kelly Gallagher
The contemporary dining table sits next to a wrought-iron chandelier and seats eight. Kelly Gallagher
Open kitchen and dining area. Kelly Gallagher
“David approached this home the same way he approached a movie—with an obsessive attention to provenance and detail,” said Juliet Hohnen of Douglas Elliman, who shares the listing with Erika DeBear of Rise Group at Real Brokerage.
“The level of intent is incredibly rare. You feel it as soon as you walk through the gates. Silver Lake has always attracted buyers who would rather have something one-of-a-kind than something that looks like everything else on the market,” Hohnen added.
The arched ceiling and explosion of blue in the form of a ceramic pot in the corner are surprising. Kelly Gallagher
Iyer said he worked with talented craftsmen to create his vision, which includes stained glass from Poland, a German cathedral and other historic European buildings.
Wrought iron lamps can be either custom-made or vintage. There are also chandeliers and gates salvaged from a Beverly Hills estate.
Reclaimed wood floors and custom built-ins create a warm space that is at once modern, functional and historic. Kelly Gallagher
Additionally, the dining room floor was made from original pine that was stripped, re-milled and reinstalled on the diagonal.
Vintage Spanish tiles include “rare California race track patterns and 1930s black tiles,” as well as Moroccan tiles and hand-painted work.
Brokers say attention to detail—surprises—are everywhere. Kelly Gallagher
One of three bedrooms in the house. Kelly Gallagher
The property includes a finished garage that serves as a “gathering space,” as well as a separate studio with kitchen and bath opening to a covered patio, and a carved wood gazebo for yoga and meditation.
Inside the main house there is an open chef’s kitchen with an antique range and farm sink; it leads to a covered outdoor dining terrace that is ideal for entertaining.
The first floor has a bedroom and bath, and upstairs there is a study, family room, study and two additional bedrooms.
A feast for the eyes – and the mind. Kelly Gallagher
There is no shortage of outdoor entertainment options. Kelly Gallagher
Meditative garden. Kelly Gallagher
“You could spend an hour in this house and still discover something. That level of intent is rare, and you feel it as soon as you walk through the gate,” Hohnen said.