1732 S Harvard Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90006

Agent Remarks: Beautifully restored 1903 Craftsman with Mills Act property tax savings in historic preservation neighborhood. Lovingly restored by its owners and move-in ready, this home features an original, sunlight-filled open floor plan. The antique windows are exquisitely restored with copper pull chain "ropes" and spring brass weather stripping. The distinctive clinker brick chimney has been repointed, lined and made fully functional again with gas logs. Generous wood paneling and beams characterize the main rooms. The floors are original, center-cut oak. The fully updated kitchen was designed for a chef and includes a farmhouse sink and tiled back splash with custom pantry cabinets. There's new paint, inside and out. The functional floor plan includes an airy family room and study with pocket doors, built-in bookcase and an original brick fireplace (decorative only). Both the family room and study have French doors opening to a covered porch and the back yard. The formal dining room features a fully-functioning fireplace and classic built-in buffet cabinet. The living room and the step-up landing each feature a built-in seat bench. Good-sized laundry room also leads to the back yard and is adjacent to a main floor bathroom with roomy subway-tiled shower and hex-tiled floor. A wide, center staircase leads to a grand upstairs landing, five bedrooms and a spacious main bathroom. A finished California basement has a second refrigerator and plenty of storage. The home includes modern upgrades such as a high-efficiency HVAC, new ducting, new earthquake retrofit foundation, tankless water heater; internet-controlled Nest cameras and NEST thermostat and new wiring with a 200-amp electrical panel. There's upgraded copper plumbing, a programmable lawn sprinkler and smart phone controlled porch lights. The Mills Act Historical Properties Contract offers property tax savings that transfer to the new owner. Designed by architect Arthur L. Haley and located in the Harvard Heights HPOZ in the West Adams area, the home is within walking distance to several popular coffee houses (Alibi, Fence, Blue Elephant and Boulon D'Amour). Convenient location close to Surfas Culinary District market and cafe; a short drive to West Adams' restaurant hot spots (including Destino, El Cholo's, Papa Cristo's, Spacia Salumeria /Truffle Brothers, Pasta Sisters, Johnny's West Adams); only 2 miles to USC Village and under 3 miles to LA Live and the Convention Center.

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