3754 Myrtle Ave Long Beach, CA 90807

Agent Remarks: Upgraded historic, Craftsman-home, retaining architectural integrity, with enhanced woodworking restored by a “Greene & Greene” inspired contemporary artisan. The charming porch houses period reproduced lighting, with matching mailbox & address accessories.The illumination of this special home opens at the original Koa-wood entry door. Note the attention to detail throughout is a true delight with every step. The living room possesses original, hardwood flooring, newly refinished moldings on the main floor, glass front bookcase, picture rails in multiple rooms, brass hardware, and original mullioned windows. Beamed, quadrant, dining room ceiling with original light fixtures, translucent, wavy glass front buffet & gas, wood burning fireplace complete the main gathering area. The first main floor bedroom/office with french doors, extends your indoor/outdoor experience beneath a tranquil pergola. Under the hall staircase, a custom Tansu design was created to house the washer/dryer behind bifold doors, small pantry, deep storage drawers and slide out folding table. At the end of the hallway is a secondary bedroom and charming deco bath with unearthed 1940’s deco Congoleum. The stairs lead up to the tree top view, en-suite Master bedroom, enhanced by newly installed, red oak period windows. The piece de resistance, is the replicated design, “Gamble House” inspired gourmet kitchen. Organic, slurried, quartz countertops, crown the magnificent, handcrafted solid cherry & walnut cabinetry in the Arts & Craft Style. The cabinets are full extension, self closing, dovetailed drawers with Rosewood drawer pulls & sliding upper, glass paneled doors. There is a copper repousee’ hand hammered counter top image of a Koi & dragon fly amidst rippling water. Hand painted, fresco tile from Oregon,is backdrop to the Wolfe stove and stainless, kitchen appliances with a double drawer, cabinetry faced dish washer. The newly built deck off of the kitchen leads you to various, magical sitting, eating areas in the native landscaped yard. Custom garage door affronts the 2 car garage, which was also used as an artist studio. A must see home experience, too many details to list, all on a beautiful Cal Heights tree lined street.

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