Monday, December 17, 2012

Highland Park Historic Estate


The before and after of this Highland Park estate is quite extraordinary. Rehabbed by a prolific NELA flipper, this house's original integrity was kept completely intact. When I saw the before of this property, I was salivating for it to be ours. Original windows, chair rails and moldings were just begging to be restored. Sadly, our offer lost out but I'm glad to see the rehabbers did this stunner justice and restored it back to its original charm and beauty.

The team paid close attention to details including period lighting fixtures, hardwood floors and even wall, window casing and molding colors. However I'm not so thrilled on the lime green/grey exterior. A more classic dark earth tone three color combo a la Pasadena's bungalow heaven district would have been more to my liking. I love the true-to-the-arts-and-crafts-movement bathroom tiling although I would've liked to have seen it continue on the walls. They did an exceptional job keeping the kitchen cabinetry true to its original style although with the vintage stove, the stainless steel appliances seem a bit out of place. My biggest gripe with the end job is the staging, it simply does not do the stately home justice. It seems once they got to the final piece of the puzzle, they took the cheap road. Of course, staging has nothing to do with what the house will look like in your possession  Lastly, the yard is a lot bigger than it looks dotted with gorgeous mature fruit trees. Enjoy!











































Rachel is a Los Angeles Realtor. Contact Rachel@PreferredRealtyAndLoan.com for home sales and purchases.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Sick new listing in Highland Park!

I'm proud to announce the highly anticipated first renovation adventure for Flipsters, Llc has finally been unveiled! This immaculately remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, green, stylish and spacious home is a rare gem in the heart of up and coming Highland Park. Eco friendly details include concrete kitchen countertops, sustainable carbonized bamboo flooring throughout, recycled, natural+non-toxic insulation, xeriscaping and tankless water heater. The home boasts all new electrical, plumbing, ac and heating, a gorgeous open floor plan, white carrara marble in master bath, a fireplace, ample parking, his and hers closets in master bedroom and more.

The historic home is a consummate vision of craftsman meets contemporary style with restored box beam ceilings, one of a kind lighting fixtures, clawfoot bath tub and corrugated metal fencing a la San Francisco/Austin, TX. Master bedroom opens up via antique french doors to a lush, green backyard. Landscape includes mature bamboo and citrus trees, succulents and drought tolerant plants and grasses. Property is down the street from Maximiliano, a stone's throw from Figueroa Produce and blocks away from the Metro Gold Line and York Blvd strip. Get to downtown, Silver Lake, Pasadena or Glendale in less than 10 minutes. Select furnishings within the home are for sale. Provided by Highland Park's own Platform in collaboration with LA Box Collective and ArtCraft Homes, many pieces have been artfully handcrafted with materials such as reclaimed wood. Last but not least the home is fully permitted! Bring your buyers and prepare to be wowed!

Property is listed with Sky Minor at Preferred Realty and Loan.







































Rachel is a Los Angeles Realtor. Contact Rachel@PreferredRealtyAndLoan.com for home sales and purchases.
www.PreferredRealtyAndLoan.com - www.RealEstateSilverLake.com - www.SkyMinorRealEstate.com