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How To Get The Yard Of Your Dreams? Buy Jamie Durie's House

You could invest thousands and slave over every planting for the perfect yard, or you can just buy Outdoor guru' Jamie Durie's LA house.

LOS ANGELES, CA — One surefire way to get the ultimate yard is to buy the home of the world's most famous landscape designer. Jamie Durie, host of HGTV's "The Outdoor Room," has listed his Hollywood Hills mid-century modern for $2.875 million. Naturally, the backyard is to die for.

From excotic plants with planters the size of small ships, the landscape is the true star of this Laurel Canyon mid-century modern. In keeping with his own teaching on the subject, Durie's backyard offers private sanctuaries, green focal points, and everything you could want for outdoor entertaining.

It wraps around a swimming pool with hidden nooks and outdoor rooms including cabanas, and outdoor kitchen and shower and a fire pit along with lush mature trees.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jamie Durie arrives at the launch of Jamie Durie's new magazine, 'The Outdoor Room' at the Tilbury Hotel on September 22, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

The three-bedroom, two-bath Laurel Canyon home was built in 1957 and was renovated while maintaining original details. It features floor-to-ceiling glass, a sunken wood bathtub, a stone fireplace that extends to the ceiling and a detached studio.

  • Address: 2605 Laurel Pass Ave, Los Angeles, California
  • Price: $2,875,000
  • Square Feet: 2676
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2 Baths
  • Built: 1957
  • Features: The best of California living is all right here at this mid-century modern ranch home in Laurel Canyon originally designed by architects Matlin & Chapman in 1957. Remodeled and reimagined by HGTV designer and author Jamie Durie, this stunning 3BR/2BA features an ideal layout with floor-to-ceiling glass, pool and an incredible detached studio space. Vintage details can be found throughout along with high-end luxury upgrades giving this home a special feeling inside and out. Amazing indoor/outdoor flow with easy access to the lush backyard from nearly every room. The private pool area is a tropical paradise with outdoor dining area, shower and multiple deck spaces on this large flat lot. A recently built modern detached studio has its own entrance and is an amazing work-from-home space with lovely hillside views. Gated for privacy, large garage, central HVAC, and ample storage. Located in the heart of Laurel Canyon close to Mulholland Tennis Club, Wonderland School, Pace and much more

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