Expanding on the Classic Post-and-Beam Theme

Classic post-and-beam design characterizes this house, built in 1960. During the 1980s, a second-story master suite was added for then-owners Mimi and Bernie West, producer of such TV shows as “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons,” “Three’s a Crowd” and “Three’s Company.”

By the time entertainment lawyer Scott E. Schwimer and investor Michael H. Epstein, former chairman of a telecommunications company, bought it in 1996, however, the house needed work.

“Its bones were beautiful, but the house needed remodeling from head to toe,” Schwimer said. “We did a major remodel.”

About this house: The home was designed by Richard Dorman, who was known for his post-and-beam houses in the area. Another architect, Harry Neuman, designed the second-floor addition. The expanded plan provides for a large amount of wall space for art. The house also has a two-story, glass-walled space with city-to-ocean as well as valley views.

Asking price: $1,995,000

Size: Three bedrooms, three baths in 4,147 square feet, on .32 of an acre

Features: A glass-walled living room with fireplace; dining room, breakfast area, master suite plus two guest bedrooms with baths; a family room, meditation garden, dining deck and pool. There is also an attached two-car garage.

Where: Beverly Hills area

Listing agents: Crosby Doe or Deborah Glusker at Mossler, Deasy & Doe, Beverly Hills, (310) 275-2222; Ext. 579, Doe; Ext. 565, Glusker.

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