861 5TH Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005

Property Description

Stately two-story traditional on a tree lined street in historic Wilshire Park, designated by the city of Los Angeles as an HPOZ. Neighborhood has inviting Midwestern feel--less than 15 minutes from downtown business district, USC, the Burbank studios and LACMA. Gardens designed by noted Southern California landscape architect Graham Stanley feature multiple patios, mature shade trees, white wisteria, boxwood hedges and a formal rose garden. High ceilings and gracious floor plan for entertaining and fine living. Huge formal Living Room and Dining Rooms, Library, Sun room, generous Family Room with French Doors to patio and garden. Spacious Mondrian-patterned Kitchen with breakfast room flows to the park-like yard. Bedrooms are all en-suite with their own Baths. Master has room-sized closet, plus elegant spa bath and yoga studio with garden view. Childhood home of author Janet Fitch, still in her family after 50 years. A classic home in a hidden gem of a neighborhood.