Custom-built, Mid-Century Ranch pool home at the top of coveted View Park; this sprawling home has 3 bedrooms plus a large bonus room w/closet, bath & pool access that makes a perfect 4th bedroom suite. A great layout, priceless original elements and unique design that comes only with the attention to detail that an owner-builder will give for their primary residence. The seller is the second and longest resident of this amazing treasure. Just off the foyer is the formal dining room with a built-in wood buffet w/storage for your most precious china along with added private courtyard accessed through a sliding door for al fresco dining & natural light; when entertaining meals are easily served at the pass-through window between the kitchen and formal dining room. From the formal foyer you enter an expansive Ladera-style living room with a built-in bar, a wall of sliding doors leading to the patio and pool area and an adjacent large family room which is separated by a double-sided fireplace w/a floating black marble hearth that embraces both the living room and family room fireplace. All bedrooms are spacious and boast big windows for extra light, all bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom. The primary suite is huge as is the primary bath w/sunken tub & separate shower and an expansive updated vanity w/double sinks. Invisible closets line the long hallway to the bedrooms from the large and inviting formal foyer. Plenty of space for cooking and breakfast in the large gourmet eat-in kitchen w/ authentic built-in cabinets, shelves, a breakfast bar; endless cabinetry for storage and ample counter space; original appliances include: a double oven and indoor grill; added later are a range top, Kitchen-aid stainless steel refrigerator and washer/dryer included in the sale; additionally a full laundry room with more storage separates the kitchen from the bonus room with bath providing an opportunity to create guest quarters, an office w/independent access, creative space or a great playroom. Sliding glass doors in each room lead out to the enormous backyard and over-sized pool made for entertaining and year-round fun. The home sits on a 13,017 sq foot lot with mature landscaping and in the backyard: fruit trees and privacy are additional reasons this home is a winner. Large three car garage w/direct access into the backyard. Vintage wallpaper, original appliances, architectural details like pocket doors, hidden closets, built-in cabinetry, and more are still completely intact in this priceless treasure. Perfectly located at the top of the hill you can walk to Reuben Ingold walking park that provides a sanctuary for exercise, reflection, panoramic views plus easy access to the Stocker hiking trail and to Kenneth Hahn State Recreation park. Centrally located this home allows for easy access to transit corridors, LAX, Leimert Park and other popular locations in the city.
