1003 Orme Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90023

Property Description

This California bungalow home, originally built in 1915, has been lovingly cared for 64 years by two of a five generation family since before the adjacent freeways were constructed. First time on the market in 64 years, the house has been part of the multicultural heritage of Boyle Heights. This solar powered 4 brm, 2 ba home has plenty of built-ins, storage, & a detached garage w/paved patios.You are met with nicely bricked covered white post and beam front porch w/lots of space for relaxed seating. A light filled living room greets you as you enter, with a decorative fire place across the way and beautifully rich dark Brazilian Hardwood floors throughout most of the house, including the kitchen. The dining room has the original sideboard cabinet & a small writing desk. A French door opening to the a small wood deck and into the side garden. Adjacent is the kitchen w/a large window, wood cabinetry w/several built-ins. A newer LG refrigerator.2 of the bedrooms have new carpet, 1 bedroom leads to the large service porch w/a sink & built-in cupboards & shelving.The gardens have camellias, roses, bougainvillea, hellebores, plumeria, & other prized plants, a miniature Satsuma Mandarin including a guava tree, providing shade and profuse with fruit in season. This energy efficient home has a solar hot water heater and solar panels connected to LADWP, with great savings on electricity! Located near many public and private schools, public transportation