Midcentury Modern Charles Du Bois-Built Home With Amazing Disney Link Listed for $1.7 Million
On the western edge of Los Angeles, in a quiet corner of the Woodland Hills, sits a beautiful mid-century modern home that showcases everything its designer, Charles Du Boisrepresents: clean, livable design that flows seamlessly inside and out and a storybook charm rarely found in homes since.
Completed in 1960, the four-bedroom property has changed hands just twice in its 66-year history, most recently in October 2024, when it sold for $1.45 million to an interior designer. Olivia Lundy and her husband.
The couple have carefully considered the house, and are now ready to pass it on to their next manager. They put the property on the market for $1.69 million – they have it listed for a few weeks in October 2025, for $1.79 million.
Set on an open corner lot, the 2,115-square-foot home draws attention with its iconic architecture, framed in greenery and shaded by mature palm trees. Inside, vaulted ceilings and walls of glass frame the exterior, the beauty that is at the heart of California life.
But design inspiration can also be drawn from another unlikely source, according to the listing agent Shelton Wilder by Christie’s AKG. Wilder points out that Du Bois is believed to have based his aesthetic on Disney movies.
“Charles Du Bois is one of the founders of mid-century modern architecture,” Wilder said. “It is said, he shared the editing table with him Walt Disney during World War II, the thing that is often praised is almost the ‘film’ that he feels his homes have.”
That cinematic magic meets cozy, updated interiors to create a home where morning coffee walks or 5 o’clock cocktails by the pool are part of everyday life.
“It embodies that no-nonsense California lifestyle,” the listing agent said Emily Neri he adds, pointing to “light-filled interior spaces that open directly to the backyard and expansive pool and inviting spaces that make entertaining or everyday living feel easy and elevated.”
What makes this home so compelling is that, despite its 66-year history, it has only had two owners, the first of whom lived there for over 60 years.
“The first consumers were around from 1962 to 2024, which is how important it is,” Wilder explained.
The home’s recent transformation has been meticulous and thoughtful, with Lundy’s influence evident in every detail—from the richly layered sculptures to the timeless and contemporary colorful rooms.
“The original elements have really been preserved and thoughtfully developed with designer-driven updates,” says Neri.
The home exudes a 1960s modern aesthetic, with its pink dry bar, bespoke pendant lighting, and stylish bedrooms with modern color block painting on pastel walls.
The area also benefits from its prime Woodland Hills location, proximity to the San Fernando Valley’s top attractions, and easy access to the 101 freeway, Malibu, and the greater Westside.
However, when it comes to a home like this, it’s the intangible qualities that resonate most with prospective buyers. Over the years, it has served not only as a residence, but also as a meeting place—it mainly hosts two family weddings, details that emphasize its warmth and accommodation.
“Homes like this don’t last forever,” said Wilder. “Between the iconic building and the incredibly purposeful design, it feels less like something you buy and more like something you’re lucky enough to own.”
Hailed as an architectural “visionary”, Du Bois was known for his residences in Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
He is perhaps best known for his work on the “Swiss Miss” collection of homes in the Palm Springs area, all of which feature prominent A-roofs.
Du Bois brought in the style in the 1950s, when mid-century modern design was on fire, and the Alexander Construction Company sought a residence that would stand out in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood.
The Swiss Miss moniker came about because of a real estate agent who was more familiar with the steep roofs of a Swiss house than Polynesian architecture. Decades later, the Swiss sobriquet has stuck.
