Sleek Mid-Century Modern Time Capsule in Los Feliz Hills
This sleek mid-century modern is located in a fantastic location in the Los Feliz Hills just a block or two from an entrance to Griffith Park’s many hiking trails. The three bedroom, three bathroom home was built in 1955 and is an excellent time capsule of the mid-century modern style.
3740 Effingham Place
Los Angeles, CA 90027
3 beds | 3 full baths | Square feet: 2,962 sq. ft. | Lot size: 0.26 acres | Built in 1955
Enter the property via a circular motor court. The home is sited below the street and is surrounded by hedges for maximum privacy.The exterior finish has unique wood cladding, overhanging eaves, and sharp horizontal lines.
Inside the split level home you will find a welcoming space that is finished with blonde wood and stone flooring. Both levels open to the sizable yard and large oval pool, sunning decks, and citrus gardens.
The living room has a beamed ceiling and a chic fireplace.
The dining room has a gorgeous mitered window with stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Elysian Valley.
The kitchen has been nicely updated and includes natural blonde wood cabinets and slab stone counters.
There are two bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom downstairs.
Downstairs also consists of a wonderful family room plus a substantial bonus room. There’s another great mid-century fireplace in the family room, plus a second kitchenette that helps make the space ideal for entertaining. Each of the downstairs rooms open to the inviting backyard and pool.
The one-of-a-kind outdoor spaces include a beautiful trellis offers a great spot for al fresco dining.
Imagine the many summer dinner party soirees in this private and alluring backyard.
The grounds contain multiple areas for relaxation and exploring over its quarter acre. The delectable landscaping design includes tropical fruit trees, palms, and a bevy of succulents. While the home is an outstanding example of the mid-century era, it has been upgraded in several areas including new air-conditioning, heat, and a new roof. The home is located in the fantastic Franklin Avenue Elementary School district.
Owned and loved by the same family for decades, 3740 Effingham Place is a sleek and stylish mid-century modern forever home searching for its next occupants and its next era.
If you are interested in this mid-century modern home in Los Feliz, call me at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.
Listing provided courtesy of Michael Remacle and Chris Laib, Sotheby’s International Realty.
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