Tucked into the lush hills just south of Ventura Boulevard, 14622 Valley Vista Blvd isn’t just a home. It’s an architectural retreat. With its tranquil gardens, intentional lines, and connection to the natural surroundings, the moment you step through the gates, it’s clear this is the work of someone who understands that great architecture isn’t loud. It's deeply personal.
That someone is renowned architect Dennis McGuire, a name beloved by LA's design community and quietly admired by those who’ve lived in the spaces he created. A graduate of USC’s School of Architecture, McGuire was deeply influenced by Southern California’s climate, light, and informal lifestyle. He drew inspiration from Modernist icons like Richard Neutra and RM Schindler but developed a style that was unmistakably his own. Warm, livable, and human scaled. Over the course of his career, he designed more than 60 built projects, each tailored to its site and inhabitants with remarkable care.
A Rare McGuire Masterpiece
Dennis McGuire’s work is rarely on the market. While his architectural footprint is selective, each of his more than 60 completed homes carries a lasting impact. He believed in crafting homes that belonged to their site, their owners, and the Southern California landscape. And 14622 Valley Vista is a living example of that philosophy.
Formerly part of a botanical garden, the property reflects McGuire’s deep respect for nature. The home is nestled into a rare double lot, elevated above the street and wrapped in mature trees including an 80 year old Melaleuca tree and a fragrant Meyer lemon. Water cascades from three waterfalls into a saltwater pool, surrounded by native plantings and serene outdoor living spaces that feel like an extension of the interior.
McGuire didn’t just design homes. He worked with light, space, and the land to create places that feel peaceful and natural.
Form Meets Function in Perfect Harmony
Step inside, and you feel the way McGuire designed with intention. Light filters in through over 50 windows. The ceilings stretch upward, never imposing but always expansive. The open kitchen, sleek, warm, and thoughtfully appointed, feels like the heart of the home, while nearby, outdoor living spaces with a European style fireplace and BBQ invite conversation and connection.
Even modern upgrades like solar panels and a Tesla charger feel seamlessly integrated because the home was always meant to be timeless, not trendy.
The McGuire Philosophy: Subtlety as a Statement
Dennis McGuire’s work was guided by a quiet design ethos: "Let the house tell a story." No two McGuire homes are the same, but they share a reverence for proportion, scale, and setting. He once said, “I want a house to look as if it has always been there.” At 14622 Valley Vista, you feel that this house doesn’t dominate the land; it lives within it.
A Living Legacy
For buyers who collect experiences, not just square footage, for those who understand that architecture is a form of storytelling, this home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Dennis McGuire’s legacy. It’s not just where you live. It’s how you live.
14622 Valley Vista Blvd is more than real estate. It is architecture as art, as intention, as sanctuary.
If you’d like to experience the serenity, design, and architectural significance of this iconic Dennis McGuire home in person, we invite you to schedule a private showing. Please reach out to our Founder, Letty Vermeulen, to set up your tour.
