CLASSIC CALIFORNIA MODERN

Circa 1961, fans of the California Modern style will be knocked out when they see this cool house perched high over Oak Road. Mature shade trees stand sentry around the edge of this corner property providing welcome shade in summer.

Enter through the walled courtyard and think about the outdoor entertaining that will happen here year-round. The living room with beamed ceiling is generous and windows line the south wall flanking the wood-burning fireplace and continuing to the dining room. Great wall space in the gathering room allows for flexible furniture groupings, media center and art while the sloped painted wood ceiling, typical for the period, adds architectural interest to the room. An updated kitchen opens to dining room and Florida room/breezeway so you’re in the conversation mix without showing your culinary exuberance.

The single garage will hold up to a mid-sized car and the utility area is on the far side. Thanks to the enclosed tiled breezeway, you can get inside quick should a rainstorm be passing by. This breezeway offers room for whatever you’ve got so bring it on. Since it opens to the backyard and covered patio, it makes a great spot for party prep.

All the sleeping rooms are on the north side of the house with two bedrooms sharing the renovated hall bath. The en-suite master has an updated bathroom with dressing room or walk-in closet if you hang fitted doors. The bedroom has an alcove with sliders that lead to the covered patio and backyard. Fully fenced, your four-legged family members will like it back here and the bonus is a 20’+ tall avocado tree that bears fruit every other year. Recent improvements in 2014 include new roof, new HVAC inside and out, updated electrical service, interior and exterior paint and some new fixtures – cross all that off your to-do list and ride your bike to the beach instead.

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