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Betsy Jean Cole

Betsy Jean Cole

Los Angeles, CA, US

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Highland Park Spanish Bungalow

This adorable Spanish bungalow already had a permitted separate unit above the detached garage (this would never be allowed today!)  All we had to do was bring out the original charm and make this cutie livable.  The original wood windows were all rotted and had to be replaced, along with 100% of the finishes.  The long hallway and tiny dark rooms were reconfigured to allow a light filled kitchen and dining space and bigger living room, as well and an addition on the rear to accommodate a master suite.  The crumbling two-story rear structure was almost completely replaced piece by piece to revive the two-car garage, a working studio behind it, and a separate unit above it.  

It was really hard not to move into this one myself.

·    Spanish Modern inspired 1,400 SF single floor home, 3 bedrooms with 2 baths resting on a 6,098 SF flat lot

·      Additional permitted back building with two 400 SF guest/office spaces each with a 3/4 bath and a 400 SF finished 2 car garage. **Total under roof square footage at 2,800 SF** 

·      Located North of York Blvd just off Stratford Road, with excellent school options for K-12 in the neighborhood, please refer to GreatSchools.Org 

·      Complete renovation of historic 1932 residence including new construction with modern design details

·      Energy efficient windows and doors throughout home and back building

·      Xeriscape drought tolerant landscaping with artificial grass in the backyard

·      Living Room maintains historic elegance with faux fireplace and coved ceilings

·      Hardwood flooring throughout home offer a sleek and polished look

·      Master Suite with large walk-in closet and en suite bath

·      Long cement driveway leading to backyard and two car garage with a privacy gate

·      New central AC and Heat

·      Custom kitchen renovation includes new cabinets enhanced with wooden countertops creating an abundance of workspace and storage

·      Energy efficient stainless steel kitchen appliances line the kitchen with dining style “island” table-top

·      Washer and dryer hook-ups, located off the main hallway, are neatly tucked away in walk-in storage area

·      Oversized closets in each bedroom

·      All new copper plumbing, new electrical panel with wiring throughout, and tank-less water heater

·      Two guest/office spaces with 3/4 bath, mini refrigerator, sink, and wooden counter-tops in each room

 
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Status: Built
Location: Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
My Role: Design, Drafting, Permitting
Additional Credits: Extraordinary Real Estate