The 2,073-square-foot property, known as the Farrell House, was custom-designed by acclaimed architect Steven Ehrlich as a live-work studio that blends artistic functionality with California modernism.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home features a dramatic two-story barrel-vaulted ceiling in the main living area, sheathed in maple veneer specifically designed to enhance sound quality and warmth.
According to fancypantshomes.com, Ehrlich crafted the residence as a creative space for music, film, and media production, incorporating numerous features tailored to Farrell’s artistic needs.
The result is an expressive, cubistic structure of stucco, wood, and glass, where form follows both function and rhythm,” according to the property listing.
Every element serves a purpose, from acoustical surfaces to dynamic lighting and spatial flow designed for performance and creation.
The main room includes studio-quality surround speakers, a custom maple AV cabinet, and a concealed film screen, transforming everyday living space into a professional creative environment.
Indoor-outdoor living is emphasised through a wall of sliding glass doors that connect the great room to a lap pool courtyard, creating seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces.
The property also boasts a private rooftop terrace that extends the home’s livable area, offering an additional space for relaxation or entertainment under the Venice sky.
A three-car garage provides rare off-street parking in this sought-after neighbourhood, adding practical value to the home’s architectural significance.
The residence stands as a cultural landmark in Venice, reflecting both the creative energy of the neighbourhood and the eclectic sensibility of its original owner, who helped define the alternative rock era.
