In February of this year, hard-hitting bass player Flea picked up a fascinating architectural curiosity in Los Angeles. The property is back on the open market before year’s end, and at a discount; Flea floated it for nearly ten million last winter, and has it tagged at $8.8 million as of this fall.

The La Crescenta property spans 5.7 acres, a healthy lot size which would more than comfortably accommodate two houses. That’s just as well, as there happen to be two houses on the estate.

One of them, the Pittman-Dowell residence, is the more striking; a hexagon that has successfully aspired to heptagon, it features staggered sides and polygon roof panels. Its interiors are layered, even involute, making the act of moving through the home an adventure of discovery. Skylights, clerestories and what appears to be a small central courtyard are among the features of the Michael Maltzman-designed home.

The other home is less daring by contemporary standards, but not by the standards of its build era. Dating to 1952 and designed by legendary West Coast modernist Richard Neutra, the Serulnic Residence features built-ins by the architect, and opens to splendid city and landscape views. It measures 1,350 sq. ft., with two bedrooms and one bath; there are five bedrooms and five baths across the estate.

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