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Historical Spanish Abode for Under $900K in Eagle Rock
If you’ve been considering making a move to the Eagle Rock area, a cozy two bedroom, one bath bungalow awaits. Constructed back in 1927, this charming residence boasts history and character, along with modern conveniences.
Here, many of the vintage elements have been kept in place, including the arched windows, a beautifully tiled living room fireplace, and coved ceilings. There is also plenty of light and bright throughout, due to the tasteful French doors, and an expanded front window. The crystal interior doorknobs, as well as numerous built-in shelves add an additional bit of charm throughout the home.
The bathroom features a black and white checkerboard tile floor, and a claw foot tub. There is also ample space for tending to other needs with the large vanity and storage drawers. In the galley kitchen you’ll find updated appliances – which include a Subzero refrigerator and a Viking stove – as well as plenty of cabinet space. In addition, the detached garage has been turned into an office space, providing the perfect area for those who work from home, or even for just some quiet reading space.
This Spanish style abode, which is located at 5216 Rockland Avenue (just a tad bit south of Hill Drive), is currently listed at $879K. Private tours can be arranged for interested purchasers.
Century Old Eagle Rock Craftsman Home Listed for Under $700K
Imagine relaxing in front of a crackling fire in a well-appointed cottage in Eagle Rock, gazing out the window at the beautiful greenery and private stone patio. You could make this scene a reality in this 1910 Craftsman, which offers two bedrooms and one full bath in its nearly 1,200 square feet of living space.
Artist and architect Howard Arden Edwards initially designed and built the cottage for his family in 1910. And, while the home features many of its original amenities, it has also blended nicely with some of today’s modern conveniences.
Here you will find beautifully stenciled paintings on the dark wood beamed ceilings, as well as pristine hardwood flooring and wood-framed windows. Other key highlights include two stone fireplaces and built-in seating and bookshelves.
The home’s exterior offers a private and serene setting, where you can enjoy morning coffee overlooking the lush landscaping, and shaded by the numerous nice, mature trees.
As a Historical Cultural Monument (number 383), a substantial amount of property tax expense could be saved by the owner of the home, due to it’s Mills Act status.
Located at 1207 Kipling Avenue in Eagle Rock – just a tad west of the Eagle Rock Rec Center – this unique home is currently listed for $699K. Private tours can be arranged for interested purchasers.
Kanye West Closes the Deal on Sale of Former Home
Better late than never, so they say. After roughly seven full years on LA property market, rapper and fashion designer – and half of the “Kimye” duo – Kanye West has finally found a purchaser for his long-time residence.
The multi-level contemporary styled home features three bedrooms and four full baths, along with numerous unique amenities, which include a home theatre, as well as a sizeable fish tank that is located in the master bath. The home, situated at 7882 Farehold Drive in LA, is also supposedly “controlled by built in computers.”
Back in 2002, West reportedly purchased the estate as a bachelor pad for$1.75 million, meaning that the alleged sale price of $2.95 million – which is just a tad less than the asking price of $3.3 million – could end up netting him a comfortable sum.
This home isn’t his only foray into the LA real estate world, though. Along with wife Kim Kardashian, Kanye West is also the owner of a Hidden Hills mansion (purchased for a cool $20 million), along with a Bel Air Italian style villa – which they bought in 2013, poured a sizeable sum of money into renovating, and is currently also listed for sale.
https://la.curbed.com/2017/8/6/16104406/kanye-west-la-house-hollywood-hills-sold
A New Home for Beyonce and Jay Z’s Growing Family
As their family grows, Beyonce and Jay Z have reportedly made an offer on a 30,000 square foot Bel Air mansion. Offer price – a cool $90 million.
After being outbid on a number of properties over the past few years, the power couple is now simply waiting for the deal to go through. If it does, they will become the proud owners of a glass contemporary estate that includes six structures, spanning across just over one and a half acres of land. Just some of the home’s amenities include four pools, a 15-car garage, and bullet-proof windows, along with a full basketball court, and living quarters for the staff.
Constructed by McKillen Developments, the newly built property – which is situated near Bel Air’s East Gate – will be the most expensive real estate sale so far this year in the LA area (inching out the $85 million sale of music producer David Geffen’s home in Malibu).
While Jay Z and Beyonce have lived in the area for many years, this deal will be the first for them in terms of home ownership. Although the home had not actually been listed for sale, it reportedly had an initial asking price of $135 million.
Quaint Mediterranean Style Home with Hollywood History Hits the Market
Sitting atop a private ridge just south of Valley Vista Boulevard, this frozen-in-time Mediterranean style home has a long list of amenities to offer. Within its more than 2,500 square feet of living space, you will find three bedrooms, and three full baths.
The vaulted and beamed ceilings, and the French doors, provide an open feel, combined with its neutral colors. There are a number of unique touches here, too, like the built-in furniture, and the brightly colored vintage tile.
For those who are nautical in nature, this property is sure to excite, due to sailing-themed touches like the downstairs guest room and bar that were designed to look like an ocean liner, including sleeping berths, a captain’s wheel, and even a mast.
On the roughly 1/3 acre exterior, you will find beautifully landscaped and terraced gardens, a large pool, and several private patios that each offer beautiful views of the nearby mountains and city below.
The property, which was built in 1937, was home to actress Lorna Gray, who was frequently seen on the big screen playing opposite some of Hollywood’s most well-known leading men, including Buster Keaton, John Wayne, and Boris Karloff. She was also a regular on the popular Three Stooges programs.
Located at 3922 Glenridge Drive, the home is listed for sale at $1.35 million. Private tours can be arranged for interested buyers.