Description
LOCATION! CHARACTER! HOME + ADU: This charming, light-filled, turn of the century home (w/NEW ROOF Nov. 2022) is a contributor to the heart of the West Adams/Normandie HPOZ. It owes much of its original eclectic character to Colonial, American Four Square and Craftsman architecture. Greeted by a grand porch with Tudor arches, one enters a spacious formal living room with high coved ceilings including a fully restored gas and wood burning fireplace and original hardwood floors. From the living room, a large formal dining room with French doors, original built-in armoires and vintage sconce light fixtures create an elegant ambiance for entertaining. Modern gourmet kitchen with a large granite island and French doors that open to an over-sized deck overlooking the backyard with 12’ hedge, centrally located Canary Island palm tree. Massive laundry room, suitable for a walk-in pantry; plus a half bathroom. Upstairs: four spacious bedrooms include a primary retreat with a luxurious ensuite bath. Situated at the end of the long, gated driveway (which is wired for powered gates) is a brand-new, detached 2-car garage with top of the line powered garage doors and separate artist studio. * Home is within the USC Neighborhood Homeownership subsidy area for USC employees. ****** INCREDIBLE BRAND NEW ADU on-site ******* Above the garage is a stunning, turn-key custom built 1 Bed/1Bath ADU with its own address, 2754 ½ Kenwood Ave. The ADU comes fully equipped with a gourmet kitchen with brilliant white quartz countertops, low profile appliances including two SubZeros under the counter (fridge and fridge-freezer combo), a mini Italian dishwasher, electric oven and induction range - all designed to maintain a spacious full-size kitchen for a gourmet chef experience. The luxurious bathroom features black and white marble hexagon floor tile and white hexagon marble tile line the rain-head shower floor to ceiling. Both living room and bedroom have French doors leading to a huge balcony/patio that is piped for gas for a fire pit. The unit also features a stacked washer/dryer, split a/c unit, wall mounted TV, built-in speakers and is wired for connection.
