Detailed Introduction Of This Home
Come home to this EXQUISITE 1909 Craftsman beauty!! It has a rear studio, quarter basement/workshop and a large one car garage as well. Truly a RARE find in LA!! Don't let this outstanding home get away from you!! COME TOUR IT NOW!. DON'T MISS OUT on this hot property as it will go very quickly!! This 1909 jewel is impeccable and is a unique retreat in the midst of a bustling city. Enter through the front gate into your beautifully appointed private sanctuary-like front yard. Here you are magically greeted with a large sprawling wood deck. Enjoy your resort style pergola with refreshing tropical plants, drink tables and comfy loungers for sunbathing and stargazing. The yard also has a lovely conversation bench for you to enjoy with redwood table and a relaxing spot under the trees for reading or resting. As you enter the home through the original leaded-glass front door you will notice a unique private sunken patio with seating for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Once inside, you will see the spacious rooms with10 ft ceilings that are adorned with impressive crown molding, original wainscoting and a river stone decorative fireplace. When passing through the mid-room arch you'll come upon the beautiful built-in lighted leaded-glass hutch that is original to the home. This lovely home has 3 bedrooms all with crown molding features and ample closet space. There are one and a half bathrooms, with the main bathroom honoring the fine European craftsmanship of the era. The kitchen is a masterpiece. Immaculately designed and equipped with modern amenities. All new 'state-of-the-art' appliances are ALL INCLUDED with lots of light, work space and a small island where friends can gather while you prepare your gourmet delights for everyone. Just adjacent to the kitchen is the laundry area with brand new washer and dryer, plus a good size pantry and additional utility cabinet. Walk through the back door to an outdoor living experience like none other in LA. The large lighted covered backyard/patio provides a lovely evening ambiance and has many amenities that will make you want to dine or dance! Sit at the lovely redwood bar with friends. Gather around the cozy fire pit for conversation. If you're hungry, fire up the new BBQ grill and serve at the oversized redwood dining table with benches that can seat up to 10. A romantic curtained grotto is nestled to one side for Mimosas and more intimate conversations. There is an adjacent ample sized rear studio as well. It has an AC/Heat unit as well as a working fireplace, big screen Smart TV, relaxing hammock chair and an extra fridge for parties. It's perfect for overnight guests, home office, or artist workspace. In addition to all of the above there is also a quarter basement/workshop and the convenience of the large single car garage. EVERYTHING currently on the property IS CONVEYED WITH THE PROPERTY! This coveted location is just a short walk or bike ride to USC campus, the Coliseum and other new sports venues. Walk to the Space Shuttle, the Science and Natural History museums and much more. Take the Expo line train 2.5 blocks away to the ocean and Santa Monica pier in 20 minutes. Downtown LA is just 7-10 minutes by train or 6 minutes by car. This 1909 Craftsman gem has it all!!! Class, Sass, Personality and History... with LOTS of room for living! MAKE AN OFFER!...and begin to LOVE YOUR LIFE!!!