Description
Sweeping OCEAN, CATALINA, MARINA and QUEEN MARY VIEWS await from the historic and fabulous Villa Riviera, an iconic landmark building which is one of the most recognized and photographed buildings on the Long Beach skyline. Not only is this building famous, it's location can’t be beat!! Just outside your door you have the best of all worlds…the sun, surf and sand, the walking/running/bike path on the beach, the marina, and the bustling excitement of downtown with live theater, fine restaurants, shopping and galleries. You’ll be front and center for the Olympics, holiday fireworks over the Queen Mary, and the Long Beach Grand Prix. This oversize one bedroom has a great layout, soaring vaulted 9' ceilings and large French Mullioned windows throughout which showcase the fantastic view and bring in the light all day long. The kitchen has original china cabinets, emerald granite counters and all stainless appliances - including a Frigidaire Professional series gas stove. A nice sized dining area is next to the kitchen – perfect for entertaining. Original 1929 Art Deco tile and a designer granite pedestal sink give the bathroom a fun retro feel. The living room is quite large and the 65” LG OLED TV and high-end sound bar come with the unit! There is custom crown molding, red-oak hardwood floors, mahogany doors, and lots of storage throughout, including a large walk-in closet. And if you love to be outside to catch the view, there is a very large sun deck overlooking the ocean which is perfect for hanging out or entertaining family and friends, an outdoor barbecue and picnic area, clubhouse, meeting room and onsite management. The Villa is a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places and is visually striking throughout -- the hallways, the entrance, the façade, the roof, the gargoyles….it truly is one-of-a-kind. This home is qualified for the Mills Act, saving substantial property taxes. All utilities, cable TV and high-speed internet are included in your HOA dues. Make memories in a piece of Long Beach history while enjoying the best of beach living – it doesn’t get any better than this!
