2200 4th Avenue

This exceptional, grand-scale Arts & Crafts one-story bungalow on an oversized lot is on the market for the first time in over 35 years. Intact architecturally, this home is exuberant and eclectic, with a rare character seldom seen in L.A. The exterior boldly evokes the "Chicago/Oak Park" Prairie Arts & Crafts Movement, with its horizontal band of original stucco and generous use of tan brick, accented with inset tiles. Its roofline boasts flared gables and uniquely shaped eaves with internal gutters. The wide and welcoming front porch and substantial Craftsman front door with inset stained glass open to a stunning interior with extensive wood moldings in all rooms and hardwood floors throughout. Step into the dramatic living room, which features high ceilings and a massive tile fireplace. Flanking the living room is a dining room on one side and a library/study on the other. These rooms open to each other through columns and bi-fold doors, spanning 50+ feet across the entire front of the home, showcasing the stunning richness of the Arts & Crafts style. The generous sized dining room features a built-in china buffet cabinet, French doors to a side terrace, and a beautiful bay of windows. The library includes bookcases flanking a second art tile fireplace, and access through more French doors to an enclosed porch sunroom with an extensive amount of colorful, geometric-patterned stained and leaded glass that matches the front door. The kitchen was rebuilt with new cabinetry in a period style but with a festive flair, red quartz countertops, custom-patterned linoleum flooring, subway tile walls, and a tin ceiling (with both modern inset lighting and period-style deco lighting). Additionally, there are spacious pantries and a laundry room. Two large bedrooms with walk-in closets share an original subway-tiled bathroom with built-in cabinets, vintage pedestal sink, tub, and separate tiled shower. The third bedroom (former maids quarters) has another walk-in closet and access to a second charming bathroom with clawfoot tub. Residence was seismically upgraded in 1995; the concrete foundation was bolted and plywood cripple walls added with permit. The front yard was professionally landscaped; the ample rear yard has a large pergola seating area, fruit trees, flowering vines and a bamboo forest. The original garage has been converted to a guest house (not included in the square footage of the home's living space). This vintage (c. 1915) home is substantially move-in condition and has central heat and air, but there are some unfinished restoration projects and some deferred maintenance. Current interior wall treatment reflects the longtime owners' creative styles and a new owner may wish to apply their own palette. The property is freeway close, and some traffic noise (particularly outside) is to be expected. Conveniently located in Arlington Heights north of the 10 freeway and walking distance to Surfas chef's store and Truffle Bros.' Spaccio Salumeria cafe; close to all the great new West Adams restaurants.