The Monsignor O'Brien House, circa 1925, is a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument (#861) benefiting from the Mills Act tax program, which provides the new owner with significant property tax savings. Designed by noted architect Clarence J. Smale, AIA, who also designed Buster Keaton's nearby Hancock Park residence, and drafted… Read More by pioneering architect Edith Northman, one of the first licensed female architects in the United States, this Mediterranean and Spanish Revival masterpiece beautifully captures the glamour of 1920s Los Angeles. Set above the street and filled with natural light from magnificent arched French doors and windows, the home retains exceptional original character, including period light fixtures, hardwood floors, wedding cake crown moldings, soaring ceilings, and a stunning wood-burning fireplace in the dramatic step-down living room. Formal living and dining spaces, a charming breakfast room, a thoughtfully restored kitchen with a remarkable butler's pantry, and beautifully preserved architectural details throughout create a home of rare warmth and distinction. Upstairs, the gracious primary suite is joined by additional bedrooms, a sunroom, and a classic sleeping porch overlooking the private backyard, where a vine-covered pergola and spacious garage offer exceptional opportunities for outdoor living, creative space, or a home office. A rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant residence rich in history, character, and timeless elegance. Read Less
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman 310-595-3888
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
13
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
4
Full Baths
3
Square Ft.
3,103
Lot Size
0.18 Acres
Year Built
1925
MLS Number
26860023
Additional Details
Appliances & Equipment
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Building
3,103 sq ft, Built in 1925, Levels: Two Level, Detached/No Common Walls, Spanish
Cooling
Central
Disclosures
As Is
Fireplaces
1 fireplace, Living Room
Floors
Hardwood, Tile
Garage
Garage Is Detached, Garage - 2 Car
Heating
Gravity
Laundry
Room, Inside
Lot
LotAcreage: 0.1786, LotSizeArea: 7,779
Parking
TotalParking: 2
Pool
None
Property
OtherStructures: None, PropertySubType: Single Family Residence, ViewDescription: City, ViewYN: t, Zoning: LAR3
Spa
None
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