Description
Pristine 1933 Spanish Colonial Revival Duplex in South Carthay; a neighborhood on the National Registry of Historic Places in one of the City's Historical Preservation Overlay Zones ( HPOZ). South Carthay is a quiet neighborhood close to the soon to be opened Fairfax Metro Stop, and close access to the 10 Freeway and the Wilshire Museums, as well as The Grove and the Famous Farmer's Market. If you appreciate impeccably preserved 30's architecture with arches,original tile work, and deco bathrooms and kitchens, this one is for you! Each unit has two bedrooms and 1.5 baths, living rooms with working fireplaces, formal dining rooms, breakfast rooms, and kitchens with laundry areas. The upper unit even has a bonus room above the porte-cochere!. The back yard features a lush garden with fountain, and a private bricked patio with retractable Sunbrella awings next to the garages. The building was painted and has new fencing in 2022. The seller has lived in the property for 23 years and has meticulously maintained the building's architectural integrity! Upgrades are extensive including newer cental heat and air ( 2019), new roof with warranty (2019), new sewer lines (2014), new furnaces (2017), and new wood casement windows, and new elecrical wiring and plumbing throughout both units plus, each unit has it's own tankless water heater. There are 2 garages, one being used for storage, and the lower unit parks their cars in the driveway under the porte-cochere. The owner states she has architectural plans to convert one garages to a studio. This is indeed a trophy property waiting for the discerning buyer. Click on DOCS to see the wonderful property improvements! Be sure not to miss the walk-thru video as it is magical! NO SIGN ON PROPERTY. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB OCCUPANTS. SOLD WITH TENANTSON MONTH TO MONTH, IN PLACE.