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$1,305,000
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Los Angeles Area Single Family Home

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6340 W 81st St Los Angeles, CA 90045

3 Bed
1.1 Baths
1384 sqft
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Enchanting Nowell-built classic in prime Kentwood pocket with vintage charm, comfortable living space, detached studio & remarkable gardens front and back. Owned by the same family for decades, this well-loved home has preserved all the best signature Nowell features: Solid oak tongue-and-groove floors, lathe-and-plaster walls & intricate 'wedding-cake' design crafted ceilings. Sunny living room w/graceful coved ceilings & large picture window frames a flower bed full of color & diverse foliage out front. Dining area with convenient service window offers a glimpse into the bright updated kitchen, breakfast room w/skylight & generous back gardens on this deep south-facing lot. Center hall leads to three comfortable bedrooms w/charming plaster ceiling detailing, full bath w/skylight & powder room. Wonderful indoor/outdoor added living space just off the kitchen in the huge screened porch/sunroom with Saltillo-tiled floors, extra storage, laundry area & walls of windows facing the private shangri-la out back. Beautiful sun-filled brick herringbone pattern patios, vine covered trellis leading to second brick patio for entertaining, huge fenced back garden/work space & potting area off the long driveway offers endless options for work & play. Detached garage has been converted to peaceful private studio w/wood plank floors & 3/4 bath...perfect for a home office, guest room or creative art space. This master gardener's home is surrounded by a graceful canopy of mature trees & a colorful palette of colors: Pink silk floss, red Japanese maple, white Magnolia w/climbing wild roses, tangerine, lemon, kumquat, fig & huge banana trees. Meandering brick pathways, a bubbling fountain, a delightful array of layered plants & multiple sun-filled patios create the feel of a whimsical English garden crossed with a tropical oasis. Owner has spent decades cultivating this unique natural world for birds, butterflies and fantastic flora and is now ready to pass over the keys to this rare urban retreat. Come and be enchanted by this delightful piece of Kentwood history.
Listing Courtesy of Combined L.A. Westside (CLAW) / Coldwell Banker Realty / Alice Plato
$1,007,500
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Playa Del Rey Area Condominium

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8512 Tuscany Ave 406 Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

3 Bed
2 Baths
1367 sqft
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Absolutely stunning and rare top floor 3 bedroom/2 bath penthouse in highly desirable Villas del Rey less than a mile to the beach. Spectacular high vaulted ceilings flood this lovely living space with air and light. Wonderful open plan design features generous main living space w/huge art walls, floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace, sliding glass doors to north-facing view balcony, elegant adjacent dining space. Just completed designer renovation includes luxury vinyl plank floors, gorgeous cook's kitchen w/Carrara quartz counters, breakfast bar, all new stainless appliances, recessed lighting and pantry, spacious & serene primary suite with soaring ceilings, huge walk-in closet plus additional mirrored wall closet, luxe new bathroom w/designer vanity, quartz countertop, dual sinks and new tub/shower. Two additional bedrooms (or home office/den w/built-in bookcases) & all new 2nd hall bath w/separate tub/shower. Large covered balcony off the living room & primary suite offers city light and treetop views and frequent visits from delightful hummingbirds. Washer/dryer in the unit, 2-car parking in gated garage, extra storage too. Villas del Rey is Playa's premier resort style complex featuring many amenities: pool, spas, tennis courts, exercise room, sauna, community room w/kitchen, guest parking, and a well managed HOA. Super location close to shops, restaurants, public transport, bike path and the beach. This is the one you've been waiting for...a just completed top floor 3 bedroom penthouse totally renovated with great taste and style. A very special opportunity in a very special community. Welcome to the best of Villas del Rey!
Listing Courtesy of Combined L.A. Westside (CLAW) / Coldwell Banker Realty / Alice Plato