***THIS PARCEL IS TO BE SOLD WITH 103 S VAN NESS AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 (VACANT LOT / APN: 5516-008-012)*** This rare 1912 Arts & Crafts 5 bedroom and 6 bath home set on a 11,473 sqft lot in Windsor Square, surrounded by mature, beautifully layered gardens. Defined by architectural integrity, privacy, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, it offers a timeless vision of California living thoughtfully refined for modern life. The property unfolds across 4 distinct structures: the main residence, a poolside pavilion with gym and underground wine cellar, a private studio or office, and a plumbed garden structure. Original millwork in quarter-sawn oak, Honduran mahogany, and redwood along with stained-glass windows and a handcrafted tile fireplaces establish a rich architectural foundation, while carefully considered updates introduce contemporary comfort with quiet sophistication. …
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111 South Van Ness Avenue
***THIS PARCEL IS TO BE SOLD WITH 103 S VAN NESS AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 (VACANT LOT / APN: 5516-008-012)*** This rare 1912 Arts & Crafts 5 bedroom and 6 bath home set on a 11,473 sqft lot in Windsor Square, surrounded by mature, beautifully layered gardens. Defined by architectural integrity, privacy, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, it offers a timeless vision of California living thoughtfully refined for modern life. The property unfolds across 4 distinct structures: the main residence, a poolside pavilion with gym and underground wine cellar, a private studio or office, and a plumbed garden structure. Original millwork in quarter-sawn oak, Honduran mahogany, and redwood along with stained-glass windows and a handcrafted tile fireplaces establish a rich architectural foundation, while carefully considered updates introduce contemporary comfort with quiet sophistication. A grand oak-paneled entry opens to formal and relaxed living spaces. An elegant living room flows through glass-paneled pocket doors into a dramatic sunken library with fireplace and cathedral ceiling made of Honduran mahogany. The formal dining room, complete with its original built-in sideboard, overlooks an expansive patio. The kitchen features custom maple cabinetry and top-tier appliances, opening to a sunlit breakfast room with tranquil views of the pool and grounds. Upstairs, five sunny bedrooms and three baths include a serene primary suite designed as a true retreat, with adjoining spaces for work, reading, or wellness.Outdoors, the landscape is composed as a series of enchanting garden rooms, artfully linked by winding paths and vine-covered pergolas. A park-like native California garden, fireplace terrace with pizza oven, Moroccan-inspired courtyard, bamboo shade garden, and a tranquil fountain introduce layers of texture and contrast, while a canopy of mature trees provides privacy and a sense of permanence. At the center, a 45-foot pool and spa are framed by dining terraces and shaded lounges, evoking the calm and refinement of a private resort. Located just blocks from Larchmont Village - with its boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and weekly farmers market - the home offers both convenience and a quintessential Los Angeles lifestyle. A truly rare offering, the Van Ness Home brings together heritage craftsmanship, privacy, and modern livability within historic Windsor Square - uniting architectural significance with the scale of a true compound in one of the area's most distinguished residential settings.
