land for sale: Monte Nido Homesite in the Santa Monica Mountains - 09/04/17 11:41 AM

 
Monte Nido...a hidden gem in the Santa Monica Mountains. If you crave peace, quiet, and nature, in an upscale rural community, Monte Nido is for you. 3/4 acre buildable lot. 360 degree views. Survey, Perc test (showing up to a 6 bedroom house may be built), and Geology Reports available and up to date. Famous Backbone trail head and King Gillette Ranch close by. Miles and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trials at your doorstep. Minutes to Malibu and 101 Freeway, and shops and restaurants in Calabasas. Located within the highly acclaimed Las Virgenes School District.  A
At this price, there is plenty … (5 comments)

land for sale: How to fit a modern design into a rural community. - 12/01/16 07:52 PM

 
 
 
When the local city council rejected the plans for a new home in Old Agoura, they said that the home design and scale "didn't fit" in the custom-equestrian community.
Council members offered that they like the variety of styles in Old Agoura, and said they would welcome something unique. They also acknowledged that it wasn't simple to define what would fit into the community.
The design guidelines spell out the desire for a "rural, rustic, and country" feel.
A safe bet, voiced by Councilmember Linda Northrup, is to stick with classic, Old World designs. Undoubtedly Arts and Crafts, or Craftsman, with an emphasis on … (3 comments)