20 Lindero Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803

Property Description

Take a step back in time as you enter this 1919 Prairie-style house, once home to Governor F. Merriam, located half a block off the ocean in the highly-coveted Bluff Park neighborhood. When you first step onto the porch, the original wood ceiling gives a hint of the meticulous restoration that awaits inside. As you enter through the beveled glass front door and into the large living room, the warmth of this home strikes you. Illumination from the golden-brown brick fireplace, custom lighting and natural light flood the room, highlighting the refinished original hardwood floors, beautiful molding, and spectacular architectural details—and you are only in the first room. In the adjacent dining room, you will find an original crystal chandelier, coffered ceilings and custom built-ins. What follows is the kitchen, and it will take your breath away. It is adorned with custom walnut cabinets, Carrara marble backsplash, Silestone counter tops, custom appliances and much more. The first of three guest bedrooms with its own en-suite ¾ bath and a well-appointed powder room for visitors complete the first floor. Upstairs awaits the large master suite and bathroom with limestone floors, an in-vogue standalone soaking tub and spacious shower. Two additional bedrooms with en-suite travertine ¾ baths round out the upstairs. Along with masterful landscaping, the backyard features a luxury one bedroom guesthouse above the garage that is a VRBO favorite and a detached office/study.