Where the sky and sea meet

At just over 5,000 square feet, this postwar residence by Richard Neutra is among the largest homes designed by the modernist architect in the U.S.

Named for its original owner, shipbuilder John Rados, the striking two-story surveys the Port of Los Angeles from its hillside vantage in Rancho Palos Verdes. Among features of the house are marine-grade mahogany beams, floor-to-ceiling windows and period fireplaces. A porthole window and door procured from one of Rados’ projects were also integrated into the design.

The details

Location: 2209 Daladier Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275 Asking price: $4.1 million Built: 1957

Living area: 5,185 square feet, three bedrooms, four bathrooms Lot size: 1.27 acres

Features: Terrazzo flooring; two dining rooms; family room with bar; period kitchen; terrace patios

About the area: In the 90275 ZIP Code, based on 24 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $1.37 million, a 14.4% increase compared with the same month last year, according to CoreLogic.

Agents: Matthew Berkley, Mike Deasy and George Penner; Deasy Penner Podley; (310) 275-1000

To submit a candidate, send high-res photos via Dropbox.com, photographer permission and a description of the house to neal.leitereg@latimes.com.

Photographs by Cameron Carothers AMONG THE largest Neutra-designed homes in the U.S., this two-story with nautical touches surveys the Port of Los Angeles.

A UNIQUE fireplace in the open living room is just one of the many period touches in the 4,019-square-foot home.

A UNIQUE fireplace in the open living room is just one of the many period touches in the 5,185-square-foot home.