3 bedroom house for sale

Overview

An ethereal, historic craftsman bungalow in coveted Jefferson Park. Just a decade out from her centennial, this c. 1911 dwelling feels warm, considered, and calls out to the preservationist in us, marrying period details with considered updates. Meander through a garden of native flora to your hulking front door with slices of paned glass. Enter to an effortlessly chic living room centered around a fireplace with gravitas, made for low-lit evenings curled up with a good book. Rich wood detailing lines the lower walls and impossibly rare, vintage pink-and-green tulip stained glass motifs sparkle in upper corners. With a few steps on original hardwood floors you'll find the dining room, boasting diamond leaded-glass built-ins, wainscoting, and antique brass hardware; the kind of period craftsmanship impossible to replicate today. Through a gently swinging door you enter a serene chef's kitchen. This space has been thoughtfully updated, with a kind of fresh and elevated aura one might find in a New York pied-e-terre. Tiptoe back through the living room to the primary, which has wabi-sabi vibes in spades and a gorgeous, light-filled ensuite. The remaining two bedrooms feel soft and feathery, with bay windows and ample closets. A sunny laundry room that could almost double as a greenhouse is your portal into a backyard kissed from the pages of Sunset Mag. Butterflies dance among California natives, architectural agaves and mature trees, with vignettes that call for meals alfresco and long conversations into the blue. A grassy yard and stone pathways invite you to walk barefoot around this sanctuary, and if the muse strikes, pass through a fragrant arbor of jasmine to your studio. The birthplace of award-winning soundtracks, this space is fully soundproof, with a skylight and split system... it could be your home office, painting lair, or zen space for the multi-hyphenate creative. A two-car garage with exposed wood ceilings rounds out the backyard, and a series of systems updates within the last ten years offer peace of mind (seismic retrofitting, newer HVAC, the aforementioned kitchen + baths). Take a lap back around at twilight and pause on your classic, vine-covered front porch... a space for soft summer evenings under a late July moon. Steps from bohemian eateries like Tartine, Johnny's, and Highly Likely, and moments from a neighborhood park, you remain close-in to the buzz while retaining a sense of space and greenery. An artist's residence from a bygone era awaiting her next custodian.