2002 La Brea Terrace, Los Angeles

A one-of-a kind, carefully maintained, 110 year-old California craftsman bungalow hidden in the Hollywood-west foothills. The home has not been on the market in 35 years, its few previous transactions conducted privately. Hidden on a private, gated, terrace street atop La Brea, north of Hillside, ringed by old majestic trees and beautifully overgrown, curated landscape. A craftsman fence has been built surrounding the property the bungalow is nestled in its own microclimate away from the city, but situated just north of it. The home is, with HVAC and other updated systems, along with high-end finishes throughout. Beautiful beamed craftsman living-room with new wood-burning fireplace and renewed brick chimney. Craftsman golden pine hardwood floors throughout. Built-in bookcases and a skylit indoor/outdoor dining room perfect for large gatherings and/or intimate dinner parties. Two bedrooms and an elegant bath downstairs, fitted with French tile. A book shelved-lined office just off the kitchen, and a 3/4 bath with steam shower. This room has also served as a twin bedroom. Lovely, remodeled cook's kitchen with new painted white wood floors along with all top fixtures. A sunny breakfast area overlooking herb gardens and large, leafy trees. Upstairs is a fully versatile loft/family room/media room/bedroom with 360 windows — a perfect place to meditate or watch movies with open windows on a warm summer night overlooking the blinking Hollywood lights below. Completely private backyard with tall back wall for extra privacy. Classic kidney-shaped pool on the upper terrace along with built-in spa. Outdoor fireplace with large sitting area in shaded bricked-in area, and patio for sun bathing by the swimming pool. Gardens and trees all around this private enclave with a northerly view of the yuccas, verdant bird wildlife, and distant mountainside. At the top of the yard is a matching craftsman house/gym approx. 450 square feet with teak deck, perfect for a meditation space, a yoga studio or gym. Separate two-story art gallery/office building on the property. The home has been thoughtfully maintained over years, from the original features to the current luxe touches. This is a rare moment when a period mini-Estate jewel in this unique location becomes available for the first time.

Offered at $4,700,000