1948 N Van Ness Ave Rental

This is a stunning upper floor home that is one half of a two-story 1911 Craftsman duplex. The property is situated on a lovely tree-lined street ideally located in prime Los Feliz. The unit comes with a separate 300 square foot office/studio/swing-space complete with a 1/2 bathroom. The gated property was upgraded and renovated in 2008. The 1,150 square foot home has red oak hardwood floors throughout, and 14 foot vaulted, beamed ceilings. Craftsman details including built-in douglas fir bookshelves, dresser drawers and a wine rack are designed throughout. Wall-to-wall built-in living room entertainment center is equipped for satellite or cable service. Both bedrooms have large custom closets. Central heat and A/C. The kitchen has hand-made mission tile surfaces, an eat-in counter and stainless steel appliances including disposal, dishwasher, built-in microwave, double oven gas range and side-by-side refrigerator. Washer/dryer also in unit. The private outdoor terracotta tiled patio has a gas line for BBQ or outdoor heater. The very large primary bathroom is done in black and white subway tile and has an elegant double-ended claw foot tub, separate walk-in shower, double sink vanity and two built-in medicine cabinets. All fixtures are by Grohe with satin nickel finish. The included guest house in back holds the spacious studio/office. This versatile space has vaulted ceilings, tile flooring, a substantial built-in desk/work surface with task lighting, drawers, cabinets and book shelves. Ideal for anyone working from home but wanting a separate get-away retreat. Ideal for writers and has also been used as an editing room, artist studio, recording studio and screening room. Swing space has central air conditioning and 1/2 bath and a second private patio. Unit includes one off-street shade-covered parking spot in back of the property. Additional street and/or visitor parking is readily available and does not require a local permit. The home has lovely curb appeal and is exactly two blocks from grocery shopping and entertainment: Gelsons Market, UCB, La Poubelle, The Oaks Gourmet and other popular restaurants and coffee shops at Bronson and Franklin Ave. A beautiful new market named Lazy Acres is 1/4 mile away. It's a 10 minute walk to beautiful Bronson Canyon Park and the caves. Griffith Park and the Observatory right up the street from the new grocery store. Ideal upscale classically Craftsman property is ripe for a couple or entertainment professional desiring a refined home and creative work space with the utmost privacy.