On a palm tree-lined street in Echo Park sits Casa Laveta, four tranquil Spanish residences with sweeping views from the Downtown skyline to the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Hills. This 1920s Spanish gem is re-imagined with reverence to historic preservation as well as a nod to modern living. Central to the design philosophy was highlighting the historic 1920s character while introducing new architectural elements to create a cohesive space for elevated living.
These homes are illuminated by beautiful natural light from large original 1920s-era windows that embrace the greenery and mature trees of the surrounding landscape. A curated selection of fixtures and surfaces enhances the heritage and historic character, while a neutral material palette provides for a range of design expressions and individualization. The custom-built cabinetry is elevated by hand-crafted aged brass hardware and leather-finished marble countertops, adding to the unique tactile quality of each residence. The commercial-grade Italian ranges inspire the culinary spirit and impromptu dinner parties, while hand-made ceramic wall sconces throughout the home offer a soft, indirect evening light.
Building & Site Features:
- Leather-finished Calacatta Crema marble counters
- Hand-crafted aged brass hardware
- Custom millwork and cabinets throughout
- New electrical systems and panels
- New plumbing and HVAC systems
- New low voltage CAT-6 wiring
- RING camera doorbells
- Original Batchelder tiled fireplace surrounds
- Original fully refurbished 1920s era built-ins
- Original refinished solid oak flooring
- Large 1920s era original windows
- Oil-rubbed bronze door hardware throughout
- Office nook at upper level residences only
- Additional 3rd walk-in closet storage at garden residences only
- Original solid Douglas fir stair treads
- Private gardens with mature trees at garden residences only
- City & mountain views
Appliances & Other Fixtures:
- Fisher & Paykel fully integrated built-in refrigerator
- Bertazzoni Professional Series Range
- DeVol aged brass Ionian tap with rinse
- Dakor integrated dishwasher
- 10” deep fireclay single bowl kitchen undermount sink
- Hand-made ceramic wall sconces with dimmable LED bulbs
- Kohler basin bathroom sink
- Phylrich matte black wall-mounted bathroom faucet and fixtures
- TOTO elongated toiled with soft-close seats
- Phylrich pressure balance tub and shower valve
This property is known as a (T.I.C) Tenancy in common. This allows two or more people to hold the title to a property. Each tenant has their own loan, and shares of the property, but the entire property is owned by all tenants, and property taxes are split. This is great for first time buyers and those with small down payment amounts.
