459 Loring Avenue, Westwood
Rarely does a house of this style, condition and location come to market in the prestigious Little Holmby neighborhood. Set majestically on a premiere street, this 1935 Leland Fuller designed home underwent a major renovation and expansion in 2003 creating a truly modern masterpiece of classic old world style combined with all the amenities of today’s best quality, technology and taste.
As part of the extensive renovation and expansion, the house was stripped down to the studs and all the major systems were updated including new copper plumbing, new slate-type roof, new wiring including cat 5 cable, two water heaters with built-in filtration system, multi zone HVAC systems, recessed lighting, digital phone system, full alarm system and integrating sound system throughout the house with individual room controls.
The perfect mixture of modern and classic styles starts immediately at the curb with a stylish slate walkway leading to the classic broken pediment above the front door. Once inside, all the traditional features of hardwood floors, crown moldings, wainscoting and intricate door framing are still intact but matched with updated esthetics of high ceilings and five sets of eight foot French doors. The first floor central hallway leads on one side to a large formal living room with an orignal front bay window and marble accented fireplace, and a stylish powder room on the other. Continuing down the main hallway is a spacious convivial formal dining room with built-in display counter and a generous sized family room with surround sound, numerous book shelves, plantation shutters and attached ¾ bath.
Just to the right of the public rooms is the gourmet eat-in kitchen fit for even the most discriminating chef featuring Carrera marble counter tops, dual Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezers, stainless Viking stove, dishwasher, built-in banquet, and ample storage for all your kitchen needs. Adjoining the kitchen is a separate laundry room with pantry storage and ample maid’s bedroom and bath.
The entire second story is comprised of three sizable family bedrooms suites with ample room to accommodate a fourth bedroom with a modest reconfiguration. The sumptuous master bedroom wing begins with a gracious sitting room with fireplace, private office space and beautiful custom built-in book shelves and storage. Adjoining the sitting room is a deluxe bedroom with a coved ceiling leading to a luxurious, skylight-illuminated master bath with large shower, expansive counter area, warm wood cabinetry with Thassos marble counter tops and spa tub, and ending with two considerable his and hers closets. The two remaining family bedrooms each have their own private bath. The front bedroom and upstairs hallway both have doors leading to a rear balcony with exquisite detailed railing overlooking the yard.
Situated on a totally flat lot, the back garden is a private oasis with several entertainment and play areas. All the public rooms flow through the French doors onto a raised, slate patio perfect for Summer al-fresco dining or lounging in front of a fire on a cool fall evening. The expansion grassy yard, shaded by several specimen trees and ringed by a large privacy hedge, is ready for a myriad of outdoor sports. In addition, there is a detached garage including extra attic space and outdoor storage closet with room for an additional freezer. The newer driveway is shielded from the street by an automated privacy gate.
This is only the third time this home has ever come to market and is an unparalleled opportunity to live on one of the most coveted streets in the neighborhood and be only minutes from Holmby Park, Beverly Hills and Century City.
4 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms | 4,432 sq ft | 10,500 sq ft lot
Offered at $4,749,000