3761 Lewis Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807

Property Description

The Sagehorn Residence, by James F. Porter FAIA (1979.) Offered for the first time since built. Property includes the architect designed residence plus a late 30's rental unit above 3 car garage. Porter's design for the main home revolves around a voluminous double height living area & open plan. A sliding wall at an alcove in the living room can be opened for use as a den/office or closed as a ground floor bedroom. Sliding glass doors lead to a private patio & garden. Clerestory windows, hallway skylight, & an expansive raked ceiling make for dramatic & light filled interior spaces. Brick flooring covers the entirety of the ground floor, including a front terrace adjacent to the kitchen. Newer appliances & quartz countertops update an efficient kitchen workspace. A large family room w/in-closet laundry could double as a guest bedroom. Upstairs is a loft bedroom/office & master bedroom w/full bath. Other recent upgrades include double pane aluminum sliding doors & casement windows, central HVAC,& remodeled bathrooms.The sunny rear one bedroom apartment is situated atop an alley accessed 3 car garage. It is well organized:open kitchen, office nook, bedroom, & full bath.A 200 SF rooftop view patio is accessed through french doors.Located in the California Heights Historic District-one of Long Beach's most desirable & picturesque neighborhoods. Tree lined streets, top rated schools, excellent shopping & restaurants, plus centrally located for commutes to both LA & Orange County.