Tuscan-Style Home Brings European Ease to Los Angeles

A 7,300-square-foot residence in Tarzana has opened to the public, offering a blend of Tuscan and Craftsman influences. Developer Edward Grigoryan and co-creator Lidan Sfadia constructed the U-shaped, single-story home over the last two years. The property is located in a San Fernando Valley neighborhood known for its residential character and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

Grigoryan described the vision, saying, “Two years ago, Lidan Sfadia and I sketched what at the time felt like a dream on paper.” He noted that a year prior the site was just dirt. The house organizes around a central courtyard and maintains a close connection to the surroundings.

As visitors approach, the Tuscan influences become visible immediately. Olive trees imported from Napa Valley punctuate the grounds. Limestone-clad walls draped in climbing vines set the tone for the entrance. To enter, visitors pass through French iron-framed doors into a space defined by tumbled limestone floors, 12-foot-high ceilings, and Belgian linen drapery that softens the architecture’s substantial scale.

Tarzana Residence Blends Tuscan and Craftsman Styles

Hand-applied plaster in a warm greige lines the walls throughout the residence. This creates a serene neutral backdrop for the natural material palette. The U-shaped layout separates the private quarters from public gathering spaces into opposite wings. This design maximizes ambient light and outdoor views.

Nestled within the central garden, a pool is edged with fragrant rosemary. This feature blurs the distinction between the architecture and the setting. The entrance includes a 35-foot bridge, a feature Sfadia called dramatic. Yet, the most Zen-like element is an imported Bonsai tree placed directly into a central atrium. The tree is framed by the surrounding architecture, turning the atrium into a contemplative pause.

Adjacent to the atrium, the kitchen features custom oak cabinetry and a La Cornue oven. An island finished in Bonsai marble creates a “full circle moment” for the designers. The home seeks to create a calm environment with “wow moments created by scale,” according to the duo.

The family room features a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. It serves as a sculptural anchor between two Belgian linen sofas from RH. The room includes a jute rug, two hair-on-hide accent chairs inspired by Pierre Jeanneret, and custom artwork by Zack Bayati. The breakfast nook pairs a custom travertine table with woven dining chairs and accessories from Berber Imports.

In the formal living room, a commanding fireplace complements a lighter-hued wool rug and a custom brown suede sofa. The space also includes a Crate & Barrel lounge chair and coffee table. The dining room returns to the Tuscan-inspired vernacular with a brown reclaimed oak table and Belgian linen slipcover chairs. An early 1900s antique Persian rug adds pattern and history underfoot.

It highlights a shift in residential preferences, where buyers are prioritizing privacy and permanence over coastal proximity. By choosing a hillside setting in the Valley, the new owners are opting for a quieter, more stable environment. This move suggests a growing desire to escape the intensity of coastal living in favor of a “resort-like” atmosphere with a slower pace.

The home theater uses olive-toned limewash walls, creating a subtle departure from the overall palette. The primary bedroom offers views of the garden alongside its own fireplace. It features a Jenni Kayne linen slipcover bed and bedding from Parachute Home. The en-suite bathroom emphasizes natural materials with handmade Moroccan tiles, a freestanding tub, and an expansive walk-in shower.

“It’s a resort-like home designed to infuse its inhabitants with a sense of peace and serenity,” Sfadia said. “Building a big, one-story home has always been a dream, and this one really brought that dream to life.”

The project found an audience before it was formally listed. A creative couple relocating from Malibu purchased the home. They were seeking privacy and a sense of permanence in the San Fernando Valley hills, securing the property as their new residence.