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EMOTIONAL SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL VILLA, Don Uhl, AIA, circa 1927. Set in the prestigious celebrity enclave of Las Colinas Heights, this landmark Spanish Colonial Revival residence originally crafted by renowned architect Don Uhl, is a rare opportunity to reimagine a timeless architectural treasure. Surrounded by notable estates and historically significant properties on a quiet cul-de-sac, the home boasts panoramic jetliner views stretching from Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean. Stripped to the studs and awaiting a transformative restoration, the property offers an extraordinary canvas whether to fulfill the vision of the current owner (renderings available upon request) or bring your own aesthetic to life. Plans call for a breathtaking full-scale restoration and reimagining, inside and out. From the formal entry, you're drawn into a grand, Chateau Marmont-inspired great room featuring original hand-stenciled ceilings, an oversized fireplace, and French doors that open onto an expansive terrace with sweeping city-to-ocean vistas. The main level also includes a formal dining room, butler's pantry, kitchen, and powder room all with direct access to the two-car garage providing a layout ideal for both refined entertaining and modern-day living. The home offers four spacious ensuite bedrooms with ample opportunities for custom closets or expanded living configurations. On the lower level, a columned, covered loggia evokes Mediterranean elegance and provides versatile open-air space for lounging, entertaining, or wellness use. This level also includes a secondary kitchen and access to the beautifully hedged backyard. The private garden features a dramatic swimming pool, an elevated spa, and multiple landscaped zones for outdoor living. Uhl's architectural hallmarks harmonious balance of ornate detail and connection to nature lives on in this masterpiece. His legacy includes iconic estates in Beverly Hills and Hancock Park, notably the MGM Louis B. Mayer Estate. This is more than a property, it's a legacy opportunity, inviting both discerning end-users and visionary developers to complete a masterpiece in one of Los Angeles' most storied neighborhoods. Some images may be digitally altered or virtually staged. Renderings are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final design or condition.