The story
Gracefully sited on a gentle knoll along one of Little Holmby's most picturesque avenues, this elegant 1938 Traditional possesses the enduring distinction of a home whose original character remains one of its greatest assets. Its beautifully preserved architectural details lend the interiors a sense of richness and permanence.Light and bright and full of cheer, this residence combines well-proportioned living spaces with a thoughtful floor plan making both gracious indoor/outdoor entertaining and everyday living a breeze. A welcoming front terrace is the ideal spot for everything from morning coffee to grand scale entertaining. From here, behold wonderful vistas sweeping from the lights of the Wilshire Corridor to the treetops across this maturely wooded neighborhood. With this area's powerlines buried underground, the views are uninterrupted, pure, peaceful and green. The formal entry hall establishes the home's classic symmetry with the principal rooms unfolding from it. The expansive living room with its curved ceiling and classic fireplace is has a generously sized bay window taking in leafy streetside vistas. A bank of French doors opens to a spacious outdoor entertaining deck, offering several al fresco lounging and dining vignettes. The formal dining room, with its crown moldings and wainscoting takes in lovely views of the front terrace. The spacious cook's kitchen combines generous workspaces, plenty of storage, stainless steel appliances, updated amenities, a sweet breakfast area and a dry bar; the kitchen opens easily to the sunny family room which is also appointed with a fireplace, built in bookcases and more wainscoting. This area also opens easily to the entertaining deck offering seamless and casual flow from the indoors to the outdoors. This layout has a much-desired circular flow for entertaining that many homeowners come to love for both small and larger gatherings. There are four bedrooms all together, two on the main level including a tranquil primary suite overlooking the deckspace and opening to the private backyard. It is ensuite with a bath featuring a separate soaking tub and shower, a dressing area with a vanity and a walk-in closet. A second ensuite bedroom has another lovely bath and provides comfortable accommodations for family or guests. A powder room and laundry room complete this main level.The lower level offers two additional bedrooms and a shared full bathroom presenting a range of possibilities for guests, kids, a nanny or a housekeeper. One of these bedrooms also has a separate, gated exterior entrance, allowing for added flexibility and privacy as a potential home office. The private backyard offers a peaceful moment with a lounging deck and an expansive grassy area for kids to play upon. It's all framed by mature greenery. Possible room for a pool here, too.Additional features include a five-zone heating and cooling system, a security system, automatic sprinklers and a two-car garage. This distinctive Little Holmby residence pairs enduring architectural character with an exceptional Westside location and is within the coveted Warner Avenue School District, just moments from UCLA, Westwood Village, Century City, and Beverly Hills.
