5146 LOS FRANCISCOS Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Property Description

The Hong house - A Mid-Century post & beam masterpiece created by the noted architectural firm of Buff & Hensman. Enter through an inner garden that leads to a 2-story central hall at main level. Symmetrically balanced Living room/dining area & den/study straddle a spacious kitchen with eggshell Caesarstone counters, original oil-rubbed walnut cabinets, center island with prep sink, & Miele & Sub-Zero SS appliances. Refurbished with restraint & acknowledgement to its original style with flannel charcoal terrazzo floors, wide-plank wood open frame stairs, subdued period lighting and ±20 ft high vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams. Walls of glass offer unobstructed panoramic views of the downtown skyline to the ocean from most rooms. Sliding glass doors open to a shimmering private pool and outdoor living room patio with Jacuzzi, Ipe wood deck and built in barbecue. Walled-in xeriscaped Zen garden has custom wood platform deck for intimate evening gatherings and​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​‌​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌ entertaining.