1568 Sunset Plaza Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90069

A star on Sunset Plaza! Suspended in the storied hills above the boulevard and perfectly sited for views and privacy, this 1940 delight is a rare offering in an incredible location. Fall in love with this well-preserved traditional hillside bungalow: the perfect pied-a-terre or year-round dream home in an idyllic setting. Classic tongue and groove exterior siding, scroll motif wrought iron railing and multi-light casement windows distinguish this property that retains so much original charm. Front steps alongside graceful weeping bamboo frame a built-in sitting patio and lead to the covered front porch and cool decorative Regency front door with a patina that suggests a life well-lived. Inside, espresso toned hardwood floors ground the beautiful white plaster walls that flow throughout the home. Sunken living room with soaring ceilings offers abundant natural light from large windows on all sides -- an instant mood-enhancer. Dining room, with traditional chair rail molding, reflective chrome-finish light fixtures to enhance the stunning vista, is comfortable for entertaining and enjoys convenient access to the kitchen. Kitchen is sunny with cornered windows above the sink, creamy original textured tile counters and vintage O'Keefe and Merritt stove. The well-placed laundry room with side-by-side washer dryer is adjacent, with easy access to the side patio. A full bath enveloped in rich periwinkle blue tile and rare blue and white pencil liner backsplash is the stuff that old Hollywood dreams are made of! Primary bedroom is generously sized, with privacy and garden views through casement windows, with second bedroom (perfect as a guest space or office) smartly situated down the hall. Step out through original french doors to a private backyard patio that's bordered by a lush hillside canopy of trees and landscaped with citrus and succulents. A bonus: the two-car garage with extra tall ceilings provides ample storage and parking - plus an off-street driveway pad. Located equidistant to downtown and the beach, this property is central to everything and welcomes you home with sophisticated charm.