Welcome to one of the few remaining original Victor Girard cabins of Woodland Hills. This two-story, three bedroom, two bath home is set on a street to lot in the hills above the Country Club and has picturesque North facing views. The home has been updated over the years but retains much of the country feel that drew people to the area many years ago. The upper level has a large living room with river-rock fireplace, tray ceiling and views of the hills. Additionally, there is a dining area, two bedrooms, a full bath, eat-in kitchen and laundry room. On the lower level you’ll find a bedroom, three-quarter bath, and two sitting areas with a separate entrance. This level could be an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) to generate supplemental income, a separate apartment, guest suite or home office. It even has a small private side terrace to lounge in the shade. The rear yard and patio area is fully fenced and turfed so you never have to mow and the natural rock water feature makes you feel as though a stream is nearby. There is drought tolerant landscaping with a drip system, updated plumbing and electric as well as a tankless water heater. Plenty of parking with a offstreet parking pad on Escondido and a one-car detached garage on Lobos.

LOVELY CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT ARCADIA LOCATION! Single-level with three bedrooms, two attractively remodeled bathrooms, living room w/fireplace, formal dining room, delightful entertainer's kitchen with breakfast area and window seat, and comfy, large family room that opens to the patio and spacious, lush backyard featuring a built-in barbecue/outdoor kitchen and lots of room to play and add a pool or other amenities! This property has a 50-year concrete shingle roof, a paved concrete side yard patio also useful for RV storage, and a large attic space for storage or finishing. Hardwood floors, Italian tile, and plantation shutters add to the ambiance of this home. Pride of ownership is evident everywhere--inside and out. Please come and share the experience to see if this could be your next home... Just moments away from freeways, highly rated Arcadia schools, shopping, restaurants, movie theaters, botanical gardens, Santa Anita Racetrack, and much more!

1924 California Bungalow mindfully updated with modern touches yet restored respectful of the period with character details, vintage fixtures and hardware throughout. The home is situated in the quiet hills of Silver Lake yet only 2 blocks north of Sunset. Don’t let the modest size fool you, it’s laid out very well with large rooms and great flow. Light and bright with windows everywhere allowing you to capture a beautiful sunset or a glimpse of the Hollywood sign. Hardwood floors throughout with the exception of the vintage tiled bathroom. The kitchen features stainless appliances, soapstone counters and recessed lighting. The garage has been converted to a guest suite with a 3/4bath open beam ceiling and polished concrete floors which open to an expansive wrap around patio that has a sunken hot-tub. The front yard is nicely landscaped and also has a short court for bocce. Central heat and air, bolted foundation, new roof(s), copper plumbing, 200amp electrical, Nest thermostat, tankless H2o heater, gated driveway with automatic opener and freshly painted inside and out.

Updated 1923 three bedroom, one bath California Bungalow set on a nice quiet residential street in Park Mesa Heights adjacent to Windsor Hills and View Park. Perfectly situated blocks from the Hyde Park station on the new Crenshaw/LAX metro line and a short distance from the new NFL sports complex, both slated to open in 2020.  The home was remodeled a few years ago and the interior has been freshly painted.  It features wood floors throughout the living areas with tile floors in the kitchen and bath. The kitchen features stainless appliances, granite counter tops, glass tile backsplash and an eat in breakfast area. The living room has a decorative fireplace and the formal dining room is large enough to host dinner parties. Spacious and light filled floorplan with large rooms and ample closets. Updated plumbing and electrical, bolted foundation and a nicely landscaped fully fenced private rear yard perfect for entertaining whether al fresco dining under the trellis or lounging under the stars by the outdoor fireplace. Gated driveway with a detached one-car garage.

Spacious single level corner unit located on the second floor of the Toluca Court building. Patio doors off the living and dining areas open to a private wrap around terrace overlooking the pool and courtyard.  This unit is interior facing and prime within the building.  Great open floorplan with plenty of closets and wood floors.  Large living room with custom plantation shutters and a wet bar.  Central heat and air-conditioning.  Rare find with low HOA fees that include all utiliies and basic cable.  Gated subterranean parking with one designated parking space included.  Pets are acceptable in the building and there are common laundry rooms maintained by the HOA in the complex as well as a clubhouse with a billiards table next to the pool and patio.  Terrific Toluca Lake location a half block south of Riverside Drive and super close to Universal, ABC, CBS, Warner Bros and Disney Studios.  The HOA just did a major upgrade on the elevators and no special assessments exist.  Building has a very low turnover rate and rarely anything available not to mention live in Toluca Lake for under $500k.  

Gated and private mid-century home with 270-degree views from Griffith Park to the San Gabriel Mountains. This 3 bed/2ba hilltop home set above the street boasts a spacious and open living area with modern tiled fireplace, custom cabinetry, and sliding glass doors to a patio that spans the length of the house. There's also a bright modern kitchen outfitted with a Viking range, a center island, and stainless steel appliances -- along with original hardwood floors, thoughtfully updated baths, and a large bonus area below the house that could be perfect for a home office, or a music/art studio. A private patio with built-in seating, exterior lighting, raised garden beds, a custom BBQ grill, and a gas fire pit is a perfect area to entertain your friends and family. Other outdoor features include a freshly-painted exterior, mature bamboo entryway, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Walking distance or short drives to Silver Lake boutiques, restaurants and Reservoir. This is the home you've been looking for!

Rare gated and private two-on-a-lot compound in Virgil Village/Silver Lake! Gorgeous main home + dream guest house/art studio/home office. The front house is a restored and re-imagined 3bd/2ba Craftsman with a grand open living area, kitchen with center island, and formal dining or family area. Many tasteful updates include new hardwood floors and windows, concrete accent walls, ultra-modern kitchen and baths, solar panels, -- even a hook-up for your electric car!  Spacious master bedroom with to-die-for bathroom, spacious outdoor deck, custom built-in shelving and a bonus space below that would make the perfect walk-in closet. Two additional guest bedrooms and stylish bath -- all with high-end updates. Outside in front there is a flat grassy and gated yard with views of downtown. There is also a beautiful wraparound deck that leads to a lovely and large backyard with fire pit perfect for backyard BBq's, and a lower grassy yard with mature lemon trees.  The bonus house has 1 bd and 1ba, its own back yard, and best of all, it's vacant! Use it for creative space, or extended family! Located in happening Virgil Village, minutes from Sqirl, Roam yoga, Cafecito Organico, this is a very rare opportunity to a mini-compound right in the heart of it all. This one will go fast.

Stunning 1929 Spanish located in the hills of the Mixville Heights section in Silver Lake, with classic character details throughout. The home is perched up off the street, offering enviable curb appeal and a lovely approach. Enter the formal foyer to the living room with beamed ceiling, fireplace, vintage sconces and expansive views. At the north end of the living room, a custom full-wall set of Fleetwood doors allows natural light to fill the home and offers access the large terrace. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless appliances, paver floors, custom cabinetry, Costa Smeraida granite counters, recessed lighting and a pot-filler over the stove. It opens to an eat-in dining turret. The formal dining room overlooks the front gardens. Two bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths finish off the main home level. Located on the lower-rear level is a lovely guest suite with 3/4 bath and two private entrances. The versatile space is perfect for many uses, whether it’s a home office, guest suite, or an art/music studio. The terraced rear yard and garden are filled with mature Lime and Lemon, Fig trees, along with Passion Fruit vines, Strawberry and Blackberry bushes, Artichoke, and Tomato. Not to be missed is the garage which has been finished as an art studio, complete with a sink and skylight. The desirable location puts you just blocks from restaurants, coffee, bars, banks, library, reservoir, the meadow, Whole Foods 365, and Home Restaurant.

Offered at $1,195,000

Classic Spanish Tudor awaits your view! Located in Los Feliz/Hollywood Grove HPOZ this stunning home features Batchelder fireplace, coved ceilings, arched doorways and original woodwork on doors and trim. Step into the Garden Room for the complete Zen vibe or hang out in the yard for a relaxing outdoor experience next to a tasty lemon tree. The home has copper pipes throughout, new heating unit and ducts, freshly landscaped yard and new exterior and interior paint. The home is located on a quiet cul de sac just steps from Franklin Village with plenty of shops and restaurants.

 Wonderfully cozy Cheviot Hills 2BD / 1BA with parking and dog run. Private, Central, and Walkable front unit of Post WWII Duplex.  This is the front unit to a duplex once occupied by the owner. Hardwood and Tile Floors, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, controlled access, central air, central heat, washer and dryer in unit. The attached garage has drywall, lights, and electricity, while not a living quarters, perfect set up for home office, “lady’s lair” or “man’s cave.” Prime West LA neighborhood by National and Castle Heights.  Walk to Castle Heights Elementary, Irving Schachter Park, downtown Culver City, the METRO, Von’s, Starbucks. Includes paid water & trash & gardener.  Easy access to 10 Freeway and METRO Light Rail to get to SM, the Beach, & Downtown LA. Close to Pico, Restaurants, Shopping, Landmark, Century City, Culver City. Westwood.

Rare opportunity to own a piece of Silver Lake’s early history perched high up on the Loma Vista stair street. This vintage cabin was designed by hotel architect R.C. Ferguson and dates back to the time when Silver Lake was founded. Enjoy the peace and tranquility off the beaten track in your hideaway set among the treetops with stunning views from almost every window. It features one generous sized bedroom with ample closet space and a private covered porch completely surrounded by trees. The bathroom is jack n jill style and there is a fully functional outdoor clawfoot tub in the garden if you desire a relaxing soak. The wood paneled living and dining room feel like you could be in Big Sur, and a vintage Malm style freestanding fireplace is icing on the cake. The kitchen was remodeled in 2016 and features a subzero refrigerator, freestanding stainless range,  granite counters and an oversized skylight that showers it with natural light. There are wood floors throughout and tile in the bath. Separate laundry and plenty of storage options throughout. Garden beds to grow your own produce, and ample off street parking available. Super close to the reservoir, Whole Foods 365, bars, shops and restaurants. Come experience all that Silver Lake and Echo Park have to offer. 

Turnkey custom home in Alhambra Hills!  Complete remodel in 2006 gave this beauty a massive, energy-efficient open floor plan – an entertainer’s dream – and countless luxury custom touches.  Master bedroom suite offers your own personal spa bathroom, with sunken tub and walk-through shower, and huge walk-in closet.  Light pours through everywhere, spilling into the massive living room with built in cabinets for your collections, books, audio and video systems, and an atmospheric fireplace.  Beyond, through large French doors the light continues, drenching the dining room and full entertainer’s bar with its own refrigerator, wine storage, sink, and again, all that storage for your fine serving-ware.  Second bedroom has its own abundant closets and built-ins, and private bathroom.  Kitchen is massive, and beyond every cook’s dream, with high-end appliances, full pantry, and at the end, a small eat-in nook where the best conversationalist in the house can keep the chef company!  

Garage was converted to a private craft/work room, with its own full bathroom and private entrance.  Use your imagination and fashion it into the “bonus room” that suits your lifestyle:  office, guest quarters, creative space, photographer’s darkroom, air b ‘n b!  Two-tiered backyard has outdoor sink and food prep area, just waiting for hook-up to your favorite quality barbeque.  The neighborhood can’t be beat – close to Cal State L.A., all of the diverse amenities of Alhambra, South Pasadena, and Pasadena, and just a skip from the 710 and 10 freeways and all the vast city that lies beyond.  Tankless water-heater, water-filtration system, solar panels, and on and on.  You need to see this one to believe it!

Located in the prestigious gated community of Los Serranos Ranch in Chino Hills, this contemporary split-level home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with an open-floor plan boasting two large living areas. With an expansive lot size of over 5,000 sq. ft., this beautiful home sits in a cul-de-sac with rolling hills views from the front porch or rear deck. The move-in ready home was recently painted inside and out with many modern touches. This safe community enjoys an excellent school district, nearby neighborhood parks and thriving shopping and dining options, while conveniently accessible to major freeways.

NEW LOOK, NEW PRICE! Gorgeous & ready to view. Custom 2,852sf at end of cul-de-sac of beautiful homes. Nice flr plan: 3 bdrms, 3-1/2 baths, lg ktchn w/butcher blk isle, fam rm w/wet bar, wood cabinetry/accents, cstm-built bookcases & shelving. Fml lvg rm, lg dining area, 3 frplces w/cstm mantels in lvg rm, fam rm, mstr. Balconies in mstr & gst rm overlooking lovely patios. Jacuzzi tub in mstr bath. Italian tile flooring, stained glass, chandeliers, plantation shutters, many more amenities. 2 mnted TVs incl. Laundry rm w/storage, HVAC syst, ctl a/c/heat, ceiling fans. Lg yard w/lovely stone patios, pergola, flower gdn, elegant water feature, beautiful new lawns, ample storage, & lots of space to relax & enjoy. Lg garage/shop w/new epoxy-coated flr, storage loft, shelving, wash bsn, auto attic fan, ext'n ladder, 220V, lots of cabinets. 50-yr Da Vinci Polymer slate roof inst 11/08. La Canada USD. PERFECT LOCATION, convenient to parks, fwys, hospital, shopping, restaurants, Descanso, movies, etc

1925 Character Charms NE Pasadena

Marketing remarks:

Lush landscaping embraces this 1925 double-gabled California bungalow with its center porch entrance, elegantly accented by graceful three-centered arches and simplified arts and crafts interior styling, crowned by its original Batchelder tile-framed fireplace.  Gleaming hardwood floors and creamy smooth curves where wall meets ceiling, arched room transitions, all invite you to step through the impressive original doorway, find something soft to curl up on, and grab a favorite book.  In another mood, glide through the large living room to a remodeled, open plan kitchen and family room, and through French doors to your outdoor gazebo-sheltered dining area, next to the Coy pond, and fire up the built-in barbeque in anticipation of your guests’ arrival.  Plenty of space for all of you on this colorfully landscaped 13,436 s.f. lot, product of a family with deep affection for gardens and their many elements, including abundant roses and a fountain.  Separate one bed, one bath addition offers opportunity for a spontaneous overnight, or long-term possibilities as office, studio, workshop.  The home preserves its original core with formal dining room and bathroom with preserved detailing, and celebrates additional comfort with its master bedroom, bath and walk-in closet remodel additions.  Gated tile-paved driveway and two car garage offer ample parking on this picturesque, tree lined street.  You won’t be disappointed!

Agent only remarks:

Sellers have done Pasadena Occupancy Inspection.  Master bed, bath, closet additions 25 years ago, kitchen remodel and den addition 15 years ago, patio and outdoor kitchen addition, casita all added 10 years ago.  On demand water heater and new waste line to street less than 12 years old.  All work permitted, and sellers in possession of paperwork.  Home is 2 bed, 2 bath 1888 s.f. on assessor’s record; guesthouse adds another 300 s.f, one bed, one bath.  Showings limited to abundantly-scheduled open houses (please see showing instructions) over the next two weeks.  Property is occupied, and there are dogs.  Thanks for honoring this!  Please submit complete offer with pre-approval, proof of funds, credit score to uninima@gmail.com

Main house: 2 bed, 2 bath, living room, dining room, family room

Guest house: 1 bed, 1 bath

1888 s.f. main house

300 s.f. guest house

13,436 s.f. lot

Appliances to stay if buyers want:  fridge and w/d.

Casita permitted as a shop, not a house.  No closet, not kitchen.

Home additions:; all permitted.

25 years:  master bed master closet and bathroom new.  

15 years kitchen remodeled and den added.

10 years bbq patio and outdoor kitchen added.

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Home is a 1920 dougble gabled, California bungalow, reinterpreted by a center porch entrance, elegantly accented by graceful 3-centered arched details (and wood shutters) with simplified arts and crafts interior styling accentuated by an original Batchelder tile-framed fireplace, definitely a bungalow painted to organically and simply sit amid the lush landscape.  

Floor to ceiling Windows with views of the Marina to Catalina Island. Sun drenched floral Terrace with Waterfall, Custom tile throughout, Fireplace, Open Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Fabulous for entertaining.

Marina City Club has 6 Tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, racquet ball, paddle tennis, 16,000 sq ft Gym, Full Bar & Restaurant, Room Service, Cafe, Beauty Parlor, Maid Service, Dry Cleaning Service, Car Wash & 24 hour security.

Picturesque Highland Park Craftsman Duplex

Delivered completely vacant, this picturesque two-on-a-lot duplex in the sought after Garvanza area of hip & happening Highland Park exudes true Craftsman charm and details inside & out. The 3 bed, 1 bath front house showcases a shady porch & bay window entrance to the spacious living/dining room with box beam ceiling, wainscoting & cozy windowseat. Front bedroom with built-in cabinetry is a perfect office, and the 2nd & 3rd bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath with clawfoot tub & period tile. The Large laundry/ sunroom off the kitchen leads to a serene outdoor space with vine-covered pergola & deck, fruit trees, & arroyo-rock fire ring. The 1 bedroom, 1 bath back house offers a surprisingly spacious living room & kitchen, with its own laundry. Located at the rear of the property are storage sheds & unpaved parking area off the gated alley entrance. A beautiful mix of drought tolerant and traditional landscaping throughout puts the finishing touch on this charming craftsman masterpiece.

Located in the Franklin Hills, this 3+2 home has been righted and readied for you. The living, dining and two out of three bedrooms benefit from forever views. The Master suite, which encompasses the entire lower level, is a retreat, replete with en suite, light filled bath, walk in closet, separate laundry room, private office/?/media room and it’s own deck. Again, views. Upstairs houses the eat-in kitchen, LR, FDR, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Many original details remain, such as archways and coved ceilings while improvements to the foundation and electrical system and a new sewer line, to the street, make this home feel 90 years young. Fireplace is decorative only. Public records show square footage as 1498, the laundry room and lower level den and walk in closet are not reflected in this count.

Beautifully paved private gated 4600 sqft estate situated on 1.6 acres with magnificent views of Hollywood Hills and city views. This custom home offers open floor plans, walls of glass in the living room to capture the natural lights during the day and the twinkle of stars and a million lights at night. Chefs kitchen, leading to a manicured courtyard. Main floor contains a Formal dining area, living room with fireplace and wet bar, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom in the main, laundry room with view. Upper level with a gigantic master suite with retreat area and huge master bath, walking closet and french doors leading to a balcony. Also a guest bedroom with ensuite bath with a nice sitting area and balcony. Midlevel has a large family room with fireplace with views. Large outdoor living area with oversized pool , spa, barbecue and tons of space for lounging and entertaining. Lower level has a media room with custom built wet bar and bathroom and direct access to the outside patio area. Entertainers dream! A must see!!!