1923 Preston AV Los Angeles CA 90026 MLS #SR25250910

Tucked into the quiet, verdant hills of Elysian Heights just moments from Sunset Blvd. and Echo Park Ave, this rare offering expresses timeless soul with modern comfort. This 3 bed+loft / 2.75 baths with 2,044 sqft blends beautiful original Craftsman aesthetics with upgraded features. Highlights include owned solar panels, hardwood floors & high ceilings throughout. Set back behind a white picket fence offering added privacy and an unobstructed streetscape (no street-parking on this side). A lush front yard anchors the home with a striking Seco palm as its focal point. Step through the front door to a luminous, airy enclosed front porch, perfect for relaxing. A wide, naturally lit living room creates an inviting space with original hardwood floors. Columns frame the archway leading to the dining room where wooden French doors peer out to flagstone deck – creating indoor/outdoor flow. The open, updated kitchen brings together quartz surfaces, glass-tile backsplashes, tile flooring & a walk-in pantry. On the main floor you’ll find a well-scaled bedroom with access to a full hall bath. Upstairs, a large landing space makes for a wonderful home office/study. The primary suite boasts cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace, bay windows with shutters, a walk-in closet & spa-like en-suite bath with dual sink vanity & dual shower-heads. The charming third bedroom offers picturesque views, especially at sunset, out to Downtown LA & the surrounding hills. Outdoors, the home delivers a trifecta of spaces including a flagstone terrace spanning the width of the home, a pergola-shaded deck with hot tub & a lower-level paved patio & succulent garden, ringed with mature fruit trees. The detached, intentionally renovated guest house / ADU (no permit) features high ceilings, wood-accent walls, kitchenette, ¾ bath, HVAC wall unit & lofted sleeping area (fits queen). As a creative retreat, rental unit or ancillary studio, it adds remarkable flexibility & value. The basement offers vast storage space & dedicated laundry area, Culligan water softener & updated furnace & water heater. Additional features include a newer roof as of 2023, all interior closets lined with cedar wood & laundry hookups on the main floor of the home. Wonderfully situated in a friendly residential neighborhood in close proximity to local favorites including Canyon Coffee, Bacetti, Valerie & Cookbook Market. Plus easy access to the trails of Elysian Park, Dodger Stadium & Echo Park Lake.