What’s black and white and red all over? A mod A-frame cabin in the woods of Crestline, CA.

The 1961 midcentury modern home recently underwent a major renovation, except for the fire-engine red fireplace that commands all the attention in the living room.

But it’s more than just a punch of panache in the otherwise black-and-white house; the fireplace heats the stylish, 948-square-foot stylish space.

The a-mazing, one-bedroom, one-bath A-frame is listed for $520,000. The place last sold in 2021 for $217,000, according to Realtor.com®.

The sellers “completely reimagined the layout and the cosmetic details, with the intention of keeping one original artifact of the house intact, which is the red fireplace,” says Dani Rosenthal, of the Wheeler Steffen Team at Sotheby’s International Realty. She’s co-listing with Rob Kallick, of the Take Sunset Team at Compass. “The remodel is centered around maintaining that original piece of the home.”

‘Sexy, chic, and moody’

The design maximizes the home’s square footage.

“Rather than squeeze multiple small spaces into the shell of the home, they opted for singular larger spaces,” Rosenthal explains. “The one bedroom is the loft, and the kitchen spans the side of the house.”

When the sellers bought the place two years ago, it was neglected and needed work.

“They wanted to give it a new life that would be appreciated by those who appreciate art, design, and architecture,” Rosenthal says. “They went for a sexy, chic, and moody vibe.”

Metal sliding doors open to a large deck that extends the living space outside. From inside, the windows frame the natural surroundings, almost like a painting.

“The property has mature trees that are so beautiful and unique,” Rosenthal notes. “The street is a beautiful, canopied street, and the goal was to also provide a piece of art for the inside of the house by using those open windows.”

Aside from the striking, dark hue, the black-oak exterior looks a bit more traditional than the interior.

“It does emulate other homes in the area, but it’s one of those things where you walk in and you’re just surprised and really captured by the design details they chose,” Rosenthal says.

Crestline is a small, mountain town about an hour and 20 minutes from Los Angeles.

“It feels super tucked away and hidden, but you’re in very close proximity to amenities,” Rosenthal says, adding that the cabin is perfect for “a writer or artist who just wants a really special and serene place to escape from any type of busy life.”

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