5163 Franklin Ave

Secluded villa in an urban setting. Hidden behind tall trees along the southern edge of celebrity enclave Laughlin Park resides this very romantic Los Feliz Mediterranean villa c. 1924, accessible via a gated driveway in back and gated stairs in front. The house features a glamorous "Old Hollywood" double-height living room with a library balcony. Beamed ceilings, arches and leaded-glass windows abound, along with timely updates creating a unique juxtaposition of old and new. Dual staircases lead you to 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs, as well as a 30' balcony offering downtown skyline views. The first floor has a fourth bedroom, office and ensuite bath. There is a finished 250 square feet. bonus room beneath the living room. A deck surrounds the house, and there is room to put in a pool. Known as 'The House of a Thousand Years", it is built completely of reinforced concrete. A very short walk to Griffith Park, the Metro and to shops/cafes on Vermont and Hillhurst.