Magic in Mission style
LOS ANGELES — The longtime Claremont home of late contractor Wayne Cox, who helped build portions of Disneyland, as well as the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, is on the market for $1.425 million.
A blend of the California Mission Revival and ranch styles, the split-level house was built by Cox in 1969 as his personal residence. A rustic clay-tile roof, exposed brickwork and overhanging eaves are among the exterior details. A courtyard with a tiled fountain sits off the entry.
The 3,735-squarefoot floor plan features high ceilings with exposed beams, handcrafted wrought-iron fixtures and a paneled library-den. There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms and an eatin kitchen. The lower level holds a game room.
Outside, a covered patio sits above a kidney-shape swimming pool. Views from the more than 1/3-acre site take in the city lights of the Pomona Valley.
Cox, while working for James I. Barnes Construction, led the expansion of Disneyland's Tomorrowland and worked on projects such as the Matterhorn, the Submarine Voyage (now the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage) and the Monorail. In addition to his work on the Crystal Cathedral, he also built buildings at the Claremont Colleges, the University of La Verne and Cal State Fullerton.
Playing the seller
Academy Awardwinning actress Geena Davis has listed her longtime home in Pacific Palisades for sale at $5.995 million.
Set on a tree-lined street, the Mediterranean-style house features curated spaces filled with calming hues and decorative accents. A sculptural fireplace flanked by picture windows is a focal point in the living room. Blue-tinted stonework creates visual interest in the updated chef's kitchen.
Dark hardwood floors unify the living spaces, including the 5,146-square-foot home's five bedrooms. The second-story primary suite includes dual bathrooms, a separate office/gym and a tiled fireplace.
French doors open to a trellis-topped patio and outdoor barbecue. Tiered garden planters, lawn and mature trees fill out the nearly halfacre of grounds.
Davis, 64, is known for her film roles in “Thelma & Louise” (1991) and “A League of Their Own” (1992). She received an Oscar for her supporting role in the 1988 film “The Accidental Tourist.” This year she received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for her work in promoting gender parity on screen.
Davis bought the property in 1994 for $495,000.