170 S Mansfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Property Description

Designer's Own. Duplex located on desirable South Mansfield Ave. The property will be delivered vacant at close. Enter into a private gated garden filled with fountains and mature landscaping and fruit trees. A curved entry leads to separate entrances for the respective units. Each is unique, glorified by period detailing, including arches, alcoves, high ceilings, vintage fixtures, and hardwood floors punctuated by splashes of modernity. The living room in the upper unit is bright and spacious. It has soaring arched ceilings, a marble wood burning fireplace, 1940's Italian scones and a surround of windows. More archways lead to a generous dining room with high curved ceilings. This connects to newly remodeled kitchen featuring a breakfast nook, custom wood, steel & glass cabinetry, Calacatta marble, a fully restored Wedgewood stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator and a walk-in pantry. The laundry room includes more custom cabinetry, more Calacatta marble and a Miele front-loading Washer & Dryer with additional Miele storage units. But that is not all. In the ultimate of Amuse-Buche, is the antique French-stained glass door, which leads from the kitchen to the private areas. The hallway with a skylight brings additional natural lighting by day and leads to three of the four bedrooms. The large master has French doors that open to a wrought-iron Juliet balcony and a well-appointed walk-in closet, comprised of custom hardwood shelving, mirrored walls, negro marquina countertops and Waterworks hardware. The fully functional fourth bedroom which overlooks the front garden, is light and bright and has beamed ceilings. As an additional showstopper is the new Regency-style bathroom, with walls of mirrored glass, black and white marble, and Waterworks fixtures. There are antique period fixtures and blonde hardwood floors throughout. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms complete the upper level. The lower unit is equally unique It too features original period detailing such as a Batchelder fireplace, wood beamed ceilings, Malibu tile, and lush gardens with fountains. Artemide fixtures mix with original vintage fixtures. Entry to the downstairs is through a private terrace with a lovely fountain. The large living room has beamed ceilings, a gas fireplace and is surrounded by French windows over-looking the enclosed front yard. French doors from the spacious dining room lead to a private terrace. And the other side of the dining room leads to a breakfast nook, a kitchen with granite countertops, custom Big Chill appliances in Hermes orange, a Dacor cooktop and double ovens. The adjacent laundry room includes a washer & dryer with additional storage. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms complete the lower level. The back yard is gated & secured and potentially has room for a pool. Also included are two detached double car garages with additional uncovered parking. Other structural improvements include, amongst other things, a new roof, central HVAC & tankless water heaters.