In this photo, we’re looking east along Wilshire Blvd from Normandie Ave. That church on the left is the Wilshire Christian Church (known today as Oasis Church), which opened in 1927. Past it, we c…
Shot of Hollywood in 1965 looking up towards Los Feliz toward the Griffith Park observatory. Not sure exactly what street this is...maybe Hillhurst? Edgemont? Anybody??
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For sale: $3,950,000. Located on a beautiful sweeping stretch of Normandy, this exceptional property has a parklike setting. Nearly 200 feet of frontage gives way to a circular drive and motor court area. The classic tudor style home is beautifully landscaped and the front entry invites one in to a warm family home. The entry foyer is flanked by an oversized dining room, large enough for a table to seat 12 to 14, a charming bar area, and the spacious family room. The bar creates a cozy area for small gatherings and has beautiful paneling imported from Europe. The adjacent family room has a lovely stone fireplace, intricate ceiling moldings, and sets of French doors leading to the covered patio and rear yard beyond. The family room leads to the breakfast room and kitchen, which has been updated with beautiful granite countertops, stainless appliances including a wine refrigerator, Viking 6 burner gas cooktop, double ovens, warming drawer, and Subzero refrigerator. The kitchen has a beautiful view of the front grounds and has an adjacent butler's pantry. The breakfast room views the lushly landscaped rear yard. A downstairs master bedroom is a peaceful retreat with its sitting area and French doors opening to a private stone patio overlooking the yard. The luxurious master bath is quite large and has his and her sides, a jetted tub and separate shower and 2 spacious closets. Her closet includes a cedar lined closet and jewelry closet. There are two half baths downstairs. Upstairs there are dual offices, each with great builtins and storage. There are 3 bedrooms, one with a private bath and two that have their own sink areas and share a tub. As well, there is a large gameroom, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. The covered porch off the family room creates a wonderful space for outdoor living. There is a sitting area with fireplace, eating area, and plenty of space for entertaining. Beautifully landscaped with trees and shrubs that create privacy, there is a pool at the rear of the property and plenty of yard for children and pets. The backyard is a lush retreat with special areas for sitting, grilling, and visiting. Additional amenities include 11 foot ceilings, a downstairs laundry area, and 3 car garage.
For sale: $3,950,000. Located on a beautiful sweeping stretch of Normandy, this exceptional property has a parklike setting. Nearly 200 feet of frontage gives way to a circular drive and motor court area. The classic tudor style home is beautifully landscaped and the front entry invites one in to a warm family home. The entry foyer is flanked by an oversized dining room, large enough for a table to seat 12 to 14, a charming bar area, and the spacious family room. The bar creates a cozy area for small gatherings and has beautiful paneling imported from Europe. The adjacent family room has a lovely stone fireplace, intricate ceiling moldings, and sets of French doors leading to the covered patio and rear yard beyond. The family room leads to the breakfast room and kitchen, which has been updated with beautiful granite countertops, stainless appliances including a wine refrigerator, Viking 6 burner gas cooktop, double ovens, warming drawer, and Subzero refrigerator. The kitchen has a beautiful view of the front grounds and has an adjacent butler's pantry. The breakfast room views the lushly landscaped rear yard. A downstairs master bedroom is a peaceful retreat with its sitting area and French doors opening to a private stone patio overlooking the yard. The luxurious master bath is quite large and has his and her sides, a jetted tub and separate shower and 2 spacious closets. Her closet includes a cedar lined closet and jewelry closet. There are two half baths downstairs. Upstairs there are dual offices, each with great builtins and storage. There are 3 bedrooms, one with a private bath and two that have their own sink areas and share a tub. As well, there is a large gameroom, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. The covered porch off the family room creates a wonderful space for outdoor living. There is a sitting area with fireplace, eating area, and plenty of space for entertaining. Beautifully landscaped with trees and shrubs that create privacy, there is a pool at the rear of the property and plenty of yard for children and pets. The backyard is a lush retreat with special areas for sitting, grilling, and visiting. Additional amenities include 11 foot ceilings, a downstairs laundry area, and 3 car garage.
Zestimate® Home Value: $1,716,996. Designer's private residence constructed in 1998 under the direction of architect, Paul Turney. The English Tudor elevation foreshadows the great detail of its interiors. Floor to ceiling leaded glass windows, stone-floored entry, walkway, Mud Room and portico; antique lighting, mahogany doors and trim; abundant built-ins; downstairs Guest Room with full bath also a study; Spacious Master with sitting room; 3rd floor Game Room & 443 sqft quarters above brick garage! Lush landscaped gardens, English pergola, board on board wood fence & lap pool installed under the direction of Landscape Architect David Rolston. Truly an inspiration, this home would be difficult to replace in today's market from a cost standpoint.
Recently sold: $1,580,000. Unlimited possibilities abound with this mostly original condition 1920's Mediterranean home. The above street site affords you wonderful views of Downtown and west to the ocean and also gives a secure sense of privacy. The house is a renovator's dream - all the rooms are where they're supposed to be! The main floor features a step-down living room with grand fireplace, generous formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast room and a large bathroom and laundry room. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, a sleeping/sun porch (considered the 5th bedroom) and 2 bathrooms. Combining 2 of the bedrooms into a master suite should be a breeze. No pool but probably room for one in the expansive rear yard. You might say that the only limit to the height of this home's potential is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.
Most vintage photos of the Gaylord Apartments were taken looking eastward down Wilshire Boulevard from Normandie Ave or Harvard Boulevard so this one taken looking eastward from Kenmore is a refres…
And from the “Let’s Not Be Subtle About It” file comes this color (possibly even Kodachrome) photo of a donut joint called the Big Do-Nut Drive In (although technically it looks more like a drive t…
In this 1968 photo, we’re looking west along Wilshire Blvd outside the Brown Derby restaurant at Alexandria Ave. It’s a shame that the sign is blocking our view from seeing the hat-shaped roof, but…
Recently sold: $5,900,000.
I never tire of seeing vintage photos of Los Angeles that show us a time when it was mostly just empty land and dirt roads. In this one, we get to see what Sunset Boulevard looked like when it was …
Zestimate® Home Value: $548,552. Updated cottage home. Total kitchen remodel in 2009, opened walls. Master bath remodel in 2010. Neighborhood Description Best block of neighbors you can find! Annual block party in May
Zestimate® Home Value: $548,552. Updated cottage home. Total kitchen remodel in 2009, opened walls. Master bath remodel in 2010. Neighborhood Description Best block of neighbors you can find! Annual block party in May
Recently sold: $5,900,000.
The historic hacienda is a feast for the eyes.
Recently sold: $5,900,000.
Notre-Dame de Séez/ Our Lady of Séez, Normandy, France (5th Century) – 6 December: Saint Latuinus (Died c 440), the first Bishop of Séez, built the first Cathedral to Our Lady in the Diocese …
These days the intersection of Melrose Ave and Normandie Ave is dominated by two gas stations, a liquor store and the nearby on-ramp to the Hollywood Freeway. But it was an entirely different scene…
I live in Los Angeles, California and I love it here. It’s the place where I would call my forever home based on all the reasons non-Angelenos ae jealous.
Auburn-Cord manufactured slick roadsters during the first few decades of the 20th century. What we’re seeing here is their L.A. showroom at 3443 Wilshire Blvd, circa early 1930s (if that Ford Model…
Zestimate® Home Value: $2,703,943. Stunning 3 bed, 3.1 bath, fully finished guest quarters in HP. Exquisite example of California Modernism - bringing the outdoors inside! Floor to ceiling windows-doors, Terrazzo Flrs, PoggenPohl cabs with quartz counters, Sub-zero, Miele & Wolf appls, wine closet, 3 fireplaces, 2 utility rms, Smart Home technology, standing seam roof, Unico HVAC system. Master suite offers sep sitting rm, his-hers custom closets, Silver Travertine.
Recently sold: $375,000. Incredibly spacious 3 bedroom townhome in a luxurious park style community. Finished w/granite counter tops, solid hardwoods and SS appl's. Living areas w/high ceilings, vaulted ceilings, Gas cooking gas fireplace, security sys, W/D incl'd. Deck on main, patio in backyard. Att'd garage w/add'l parking. Access rights to The Cove; a private beach park on Puget Sound w/boat launch, trails, ponds, tennis courts and swimming club. FHA & FHMA Approved.
Recently sold: $5,900,000.
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Recently sold: $5,900,000.
This French Normandy-inspired farmhouse was designed by Charles Hilton Architects, nestled on four-acres in the countryside of Greenwich, Connecticut.