Architecture Wednesday: 1920s Spanish Bunglaow

Not a big house, but perfect for a couple of gays and their two cats.

This 1920’s Bungalow has two bedrooms and 2-and-a-half bathrooms in just 1,069 square feet and has a Oaxacan style design, effortless flow, and city views—a sanctuary in the hills of Highland Park. The home blends indoor/outdoor living and multiple outdoor spaces, with pergola, large deck canopied by a mature tree, river rock fountain, and grassy yard that is entirely fenced and gated.

Inspired by the Ojai Valley Inn and Grana B&B in Oaxaca, the home boasts a vibrant palette of Saltillo tiles with baseboards and accents of handmade, hand-painted decorative tiles from Old Mexico, while handmade Moroccan Zellige tiles adorn the kitchen and bathrooms and there are plastered walls both inside and out.

The heart of the home is in that kitchen, featuring Bertazzoni appliances and a cozy breakfast nook with built-in seating and views of downtown LA. The kitchen peninsula allows for barstools, and overlooks the living room, an effortless and inviting flow.

The home features two bedrooms, each with its own deck, including a primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom, built-in closets and tile built-in headboard. The home's office opens onto a majestic, perfectly curated terraced backyard, with a covered carport that doubles as an al fresco dining pergola, large deck set under a mature tree, all set around the home's restored original river rock water feature. The yard is rife with plants and trees, including a citrus tree, cacti, and a freshly planted olive tree cut into the deck.

As I said, it’s not big but can be yours for $1.6 million …

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