1856 Lake Shore Ave Los Angeles, CA 90026

Agent Remarks: Welcome to 1856 Lake Shore in the historic arts enclave of Edendale in Echo Park. The craftsman at 1856 Lake Shore was painstakingly restored and updated by its' latest creative owners. The exterior details of the craftsman bungalow design are well-preserved utilizing modern recycled materials that lend to energy efficiency and water conservation. The owners have meticulously designed and maintained flora that is characteristic of this canyon community that will capture all of your senses as you enter through the private gate. As you walk through the front garden you will find the entrance to the basement where the owners have made updates with drywall, lighting, plumbing and a tankless water heater. The basement functions as the laundry room, utility room and provides additional storage. Upstairs the magic continues as you enter the main home with the original hardwood floors from 1924 that reflect the natural sunlight that fills the living room and dining room. The home is west facing, which provides for amazing views and sunsets from the deck that extends across the front of the home with entrance to both the dining room and kitchen. The custom kitchen was designed by the homeowners, this is where beauty and art meet function. All custom cabinetry, lighting, stone countertops, flooring, custom steel windows, a full suite of appliances and the most amazing vaulted ceiling. From the kitchen you can view the sunsets, the gardens and the private back patio. The back patio includes more custom designs by the artistic owners; a rock garden, large pavers and a bench built by the owners to enjoy the quiet mornings as the sun slowly rises over the hillside. A perfect patio to enjoy private quiet mornings or evenings with friends and family, and don't forget to take guests to the front deck to enjoy the sunsets! Both bedrooms have modern lighting, fresh paint and hardwood floors; one bedroom faces south east and the second bedroom which is currently used as an office faces north east. The home is currently being used as a 2 bedroom home, but has a certificate of occupancy and permit as a 3 bedroom home. There are so many intricate details in this home that include the bathroom with black modern water efficient fixtures, energy efficient lighting and the clawfoot bathtub. The home has all custom lighting outside with timers, modern light fixtures in all of the rooms, and custom window coverings throughout. The owners took time over recent years and paid attention to every detail. The sellers also made a variety of upgrades to the plumbing and electrical over recent years, retrofitted the foundation, updated the fencing to the south and west, and block walls to the north and east, installed a french drainage system that carries water down to the street, along with exterior and interior paint in June 2022. This amazing location is near the hidden Baxter stairs where you can create a workout on the stairs or investigate the Fellowship Park, the architecture of the Harwell Harris house or the 'long-lost' Lautner home. Cafes, boutique shopping, night life, parks, gardens, hikes in Elysian park, the boat house at Echo Park Lake, the history of Red Hill and so much more is why we continue to have a community full of artists and even some eccentrics. We welcome you to attend an open house or schedule a private showing. Buyers to verify all square footage, permits, and condition.

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