A reflection of booming times
This Hancock Park home -- much like a traditional bride -- has something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
The Mediterranean-style house went up in 1928 during a construction boom propelled by the growing prosperity of the Southland.
A recent restoration has preserved open-beamed ceilings, archways, built-ins, stained-glass windows, magnesite and hardwood floors, tile and other original features, including a fountain in the flagstone courtyard that leads to the entry.
The kitchen has been updated, with marble countertops, designer appliances and a wine cooler.
The master bathroom has dual sinks and a modern claw-foot tub reminiscent of the style popular in the ‘20s. All major systems -- plumbing, electrical and climate-control -- have been updated.
The name, Villa di Serenita, borrowed from the Italian, translates roughly to a mansion filled with serenity.
And the blue? That’s the azure water in the refurbished backyard swimming pool.
About this house: French doors lead from the family room to a small patio and the swimming pool and spa, which are bordered by a grassy area and mature trees.
Asking price: $2,899,000
Size: Four bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in 3,604 square feet of living space.
Features: In addition to the master suite, there are two bedrooms upstairs plus a maid’s quarters downstairs, a living room, a dining room, a breakfast area, a library suitable for a study and a basement.
Where: Hancock Park, 455 N. McCadden Place, open 2 to 5 p.m. today.
Listing agent: Frank Bruno, Keller Williams Realty-Sunset, (310) 623-1425 or (310) 309-7226.
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