2238 Harwood St

Gated and private, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offering a sophisticated blend of classic architectural elements is the perfect place to unwind and renew. Featuring an additional, separate detached 2 bedroom, 1 bath home as well, it also offers an ideal set up for an extended family, rental income or a stand alone office space. Sheltered in the loving embrace of a magnificent mature shade tree, the huge classic front porch invites time out for reflection and relaxation. Craftsman bones and elements like the wood shingle clad exterior echo a gentle bygone era, while modern touches, like the hip, ebonized finish of those shingles, plant you firmly in our modern world. Wide plank oak flooring throughout the home warms the loft-like public open space as it unfolds from the living room at the front, all the way through to the french doors at the rear of the kitchen which open to an inviting outdoor firepit and entertainment area. Generous use of windows flood the interior with sunlight and bring the outdoors in. Gleaming white quartz countertops in the kitchen provide a bold counterpoint to charcoal-black tiled walls and the cabinetry of the enormous center island which features, (along with a sexy black stainless farmhouse sink and industrial faucet) a breakfast bar with room for 4! The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath with floor to ceiling tile and 2 shower heads including an overhead rain shower. Thoughtful touches are on display in even the simplest design choices, like the farmhouse doors which were used for the closets in all bedrooms and which, in addition to their architectural flair, allow for fresh air circulation and easy access to clothing with no impact on usable floor space. At the rear, in addition to the 2 bedrooms, the ADU features a luxe bathroom with walk-in shower and a full kitchen including dishwasher and garbage disposal. It also includes it's own grassy private backyard. Central heat and A/C for both homes along with plenty of secure gated parking. Elysian Valley, or "Frogtown" as it is affectionately known, is one of the coolest and most remarkable neighborhoods in the city with a vibrant artists community, amazing restaurants and access to the LA River just two blocks away. Featuring an 11 mile (+) bike and walking path, kayak tours of the river itself and a 1 billion dollar commitment from the Army Corp of Engineers to revitalization and re-naturalizing the river itself, there is no other area of our city like this. This home, at this price, in this location is an exceptional opportunity that you simply do NOT want to miss!