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Legendary cottage, a ‘creative hang’ for music icons, up for sale in California

An iconic Laurel Canyon cottage in Los Angeles famed for hosting legends like John Lennon and Joni Mitchell is now for sale at $2.25 million.
An iconic Laurel Canyon cottage in Los Angeles famed for hosting legends like John Lennon and Joni Mitchell is now for sale at $2.25 million. David Archer Photography

A celebrity secret has been exposed — and it’s for sale.

Welcome to Pebble Court, a cottage hidden in Laurel Canyon, California, that was the home of Hollywood costume designer Theodora Van Runkle and is listed for $2.25 million.

While her name alone carries star power, the residence itself was a “creative hang” for some massive music icons, including John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, Jim Morrison and Frank Zappa, a news release on the house says.

“Every inch of this home is steeped in artistry, legacy and vision. It is a true piece of art and still carries the creative energy of Laurel Canyon circa 1967,” Compass listing agent Madeline Goldberg said in the release.

An iconic Laurel Canyon cottage in Los Angeles famed for hosting legends like John Lennon and Joni Mitchell is now for sale at $2.25 million.
An iconic Laurel Canyon cottage in Los Angeles famed for hosting legends like John Lennon and Joni Mitchell is now for sale at $2.25 million. David Archer Photography

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home “fuses artistic history with whimsical charm” and is seen more as a time capsule, retreat hybrid.

Features, per the listing on Compass, include:

  • Updated kitchen
  • Stained glass windows
  • Artist’s studio
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Expansive decks
  • Views
The property is on a third-acre flat lot.
The property is on a third-acre flat lot. David Archer Photography

A notable feature of the property is it sits on ⅓ acre of flat land, which is not seen too often in the curves and dips of Laurel Canyon in the hills of West Hollywood.

The cottage spans 1,279 square feet of living space.
The cottage spans 1,279 square feet of living space. David Archer Photography
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home “fuses artistic history with whimsical charm,” and is seen more as a time capsule, retreat hybrid, the listing states.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home “fuses artistic history with whimsical charm,” and is seen more as a time capsule, retreat hybrid, the listing states. David Archer Photography
The main residence is timeless, boasting a beautifully updated kitchen and primary bathroom adorned with original details, stained glass, and elegant finishes.
The main residence is timeless, boasting a beautifully updated kitchen and primary bathroom adorned with original details, stained glass, and elegant finishes. David Archer Photography
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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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