Located on the coveted 400 block of resplendent Loring Avenue, shaded under 100-year-old Liquidambar trees, this exquisite two-story home, one of only a handful in the Little Holmby neighborhood boasting authentic California Spanish architecture, abounds in charm, warmth and period details. Built in 1933, and fastidiously maintained for the past 25 years by the current owners, the home demonstrates unparalleled workmanship, architecture and design, showcasing original casement windows all with recessed screens, lustrous oak floors and pristine kitchen and bathrooms adorned with vintage tile work.
This stunning home has an undeniable allure right from the curb and features immaculate interiors drenched in morning sun. Each of the home’s rooms features a minimum of three windows ensuring light at every time of the day. The impressive foyer, with its coffered ceiling and original Spanish tile flooring, opens to the living room featuring wrought iron sconces, beamed ceiling, impressive fireplace and lush views of the front gardens. The formal dining room takes in poolside vistas. Both living and dining rooms share exterior access to a glorious patio, perfect for enjoying morning coffee as well as watching the fun going on in the fabulous backyard. The wet-bar and butler’s pantry lead to a floor-to-ceiling tiled vintage cook’s kitchen which showcases gorgeous glass-doored cabinetry, retro appliances, a custom-tiled center island and access to the backyard. The breakfast room has charming built-ins in mint condition, perfect for showcasing your treasured collectibles.
Off the entry hall is an intimate den/study/TV room featuring another fireplace and built-in bookcases, great for reading, enjoying a glass of wine or watching your favorite streaming series. The en suite downstairs bedroom with its extensive built-ins, is located off the service area, perfectly positioned for a guest, housekeeper, nanny, gym or home office. The stunning powder room, with wall sconces and checkerboard-tiled black and white flooring, completes the first floor.
An original 5-foot-tall stained-glass window highlights the sweeping magnesite staircase leading upstairs to three, potentially four bedrooms. The large en suite primary bedroom, complete with a vintage dressing area and vanity with original drawers and cabinets all in mint condition, features a breathtaking, meticulously preserved bath with separate tub and shower, two closets and a lovely balcony providing sun-dappled treetop views of this beautiful neighborhood. There are two additional family bedrooms upstairs, both featuring built-in desk and shelving, sharing an equally breathtaking full hall bath with separate tub and shower. Off one of the upstairs bedrooms is a tandem bonus room with potential to be a perfect fourth upstairs bedroom, a child’s homework room or playroom. All upstairs rooms are remarkably spacious and sunlit.
The expansive, well-landscaped backyard is exceedingly private and is designed for large gatherings and outdoor entertaining with multiple spaces for sun-bathing, lounging, barbecuing and dining under the Los Angeles sun and stars. There’s an enormous 20’x40’ swimmer’s pool featuring new energy efficient filtration and heating systems, an outdoor kitchen with gas barbecue, refrigerator and ice maker and a covered lanai with a Spanish tiled fireplace and plenty of room for comfortable fireside seating; it’s a true outdoor living room!
A converted two-car garage currently functions seamlessly as a guest suite and features a full laundry room with farm sink, a mini-split heating and cooling system, a wall of custom cabinetry and a spacious bath that can also be used as the pool bath for guests enjoying the backyard. In front of the garage is a sports court currently featuring a ping pong table. Should the new owner seek to use this space for garage parking, it easily coverts back with custom-designed garage doors and concrete flooring. There is plenty of off-street driveway parking as well as a porte cochere.
The long driveway, distinguished by two sets of wrought-iron gates, is the ideal place for children to ride bikes and play ball safely.
Although this home has the look and feel of 1933, it features the modern upgrades of two zones of central air conditioning and heat plus two water heaters. Additional conveniences include ample storage in both a custom-built, free-standing 4’x14’ storage shed and also an easily accessed California basement area with storage cabinets.
This one-of-a-kind property is in close proximity to Warner Avenue Elementary School, UCLA, Holmby Park and Westwood Village as well as a 5-minute drive to all that Beverly Hills and Century City mall have to offer.
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