This 3.5 bedroom, 2 bath Victorian sits adjacent 400+ acre Elysian Park wilderness, hiking\walking trails and above bustling historic Echo Park. Originally a barn built in 1911, the house has been lovingly restored inside and out with an eye on proper materials, authenticity and craftsmanship. Situated at the crest of Elysian Heights, this 2600 sq. ft. bungalow features hand-crafted copper & mica wall lamps, an original Franklin wood-burning stove, and restored solid-wood floors, windows and doors throughout. Wood & burlap ceilings provide warmth and hushed atmosphere. All three bedrooms have closets, while original cabinets -- like the hooch hatch, lover's closet and business bar -- offer additional storage possibilities. The bathrooms include unique tile work, two showers and a clawfoot bathtub. The kitchen features a vintage Wedgeworth stove, copper counter tops, stainless appliances, a roll-out pantry, and a farmhouse sink. A loft bedroom ("the short suite") is perfect for house guests. Even though it feels like you are stepping back in time, the house offers modern amenities like central heating and air, in-house laundry and 2 parking spaces included. Outside, redwood decks and The sunken flagstone patio feature an open fireplace for grilling and a firewood shed. The 5-acre private compound includes stables with two horses,, organic vegetable plots, fruit orchards and paths & staircases that cut though drought-resistant succulent gardens. A surreal and relaxing setting but only 5 minutes from downtown LA, the house has views over Echo Park, Silverlake, Atwater village, Downtown , the Hollywood sign, the San Gabriel mountains and to the ocean on clear days. An amazing piece of LA history in a private and tranquil setting. The perfect rural homestead provides a refuge from the bustling metropolis below. 1 year term. Tenant is responsible for utilities (except water).
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