4312 9th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Property Description

Spanish Revival bungalow in the heart of vibrant Leimert Park. Approaching the home you are greeted by two mature magnolia trees flanking a charming pathway. A recessed, arched doorway adds dimension and character to the classic Spanish facade. Inside, an impressive, high-pitched living room is flooded with light and features a unique original fireplace. The adjacent dining room with its playful blue wood floors, feels separate yet connected and flows to the kitchen. The kitchen features hand-poured concrete tiled floors that feel contemporary, yet timeless along with ample cabinets and a stone countertop. Off the kitchen is a laundry area and doors leading outside. There is a full bathroom and two bedrooms downstairs - a cozy bedroom and a larger one that could also work as a family room / den with direct access outside. Upstairs is the generously sized primary bedroom, which features treetop views and an ensuite bathroom with Zia tile, stone countertops and great storage. Outside, a private backyard offers a romantic courtyard feel with its stone pavers, high walls and citrus tree. A two car detached garage is well suited for a flex space - a perfect spot for a rec room, gym, or home office. The home features a seismically retrofitted (bolted) foundation with permits, a soft water filter + a reverse osmosis system, and a tankless water heater. When not enjoying your home, you are only a few blocks from shops and cafes including ORA, Harun, Dulan's, and near South LA Cafe, All Chill Ice Cream, World Wide Tacos, Fuegos LA, Highly Likely, Alta, Johnny Pastrami, John and Vinny's, Hilltop, Somerville, Damn I Miss Paris, Cento, Mizlala, Tartine and many more.The nearby K-Line or E-Line trains provide accessibility to Downtown, LAX, USC / Exposition Park, Culver City or the beach in Santa Monica. This is a great opportunity to live in a special pocket of Leimert Park, one of LA's first planned communities which was designed by the Olmsted Brothers - of New York Central Park fame. The Leimert Park development served as a model of urban planning with a unique focus on Village living in mind. Densely planted trees, park-like medians, and reduced automobile traffic near amenities made for a livable and beautiful community that can be felt today, nearly a century later.