5163 FRANKLIN Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Property Description

SECLUDED VILLA IN AN URBAN SETTING. Hidden behind tall trees along the southern edge of celebrity enclave Laughlin Park resides this very romantic Los Feliz Mediterranean villa c. 1924, accessible via a gated driveway in back and gated stairs in front. The house features a glamorous "Old Hollywood" double-height living room with a library balcony. Beamed ceilings, arches & leaded-glass windows abound, along with timely updates creating a unique juxtaposition of old and new. Dual staircases lead to 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms upstairs, as well as a 30' balcony offering downtown skyline views. The first floor has a fourth bedroom, office & ensuite bath. There is a finished 250 sq ft. bonus room beneath the living room. A deck surrounds the house, and there is room to put in a pool. Known as 'The House of a Thousand Years", it was built of reinforced concrete. A few blocks to Griffith Park, Franklin Village, the Metro & the shops/cafes on Vermont and Hillhurst.