3772 San Rafael Ave House

A very special mid-century garden oasis set among a sparkling pool and hillside views in Mount Washington. Understated and private from the street, blending into the hillside and trees. Upon entering the residence you are met with amazing jetliner... views - with glass windows and doors inviting the outside in. The main level hosts dual primary bedrooms each with en-suite luxury updated bathrooms, powder bath, living room with wood burning fireplace and huge Fleetwood sliding doors that open to a serene ipe deck with breathtaking views of the hills, plus an open floor plan kitchen, dining area and breakfast nook. Top-of-the-line kitchen appliances with Wolf range, Miele dishwasher and Subzero fridge. Off the kitchen is the 2 car garage with EV charger and laundry area. The lower level features a cozy den with wood burning fireplace, separate workspace/office, 2 attached kids bedrooms, plus full bath. Through sliding glass doors is another large ipe deck with built in jacuzzi and dining area. The finished basement area is perfect for storage, workshop, or video/photo producing room. Dual two living rooms (one on each floor) are ideal for multigenerational living and entertaining. The expansive multi-level backyard of over 13,000sf has it all. Built in BBQ and outdoor kitchen overlook the infinity pool and spa with calming views of the hills. Peruse the orchard of citrus trees (Valencia and navel oranges, mandarins, kumquats, lemons, limes, kaffir limes and grapefruit), pick fresh raspberries, blackberries and plums from your patio on summer mornings. Below the pool is a fire pit area, plus room for basketball court and ping pong, and a meandering walking path that leads to a large raised bed vegetable garden. Set on the best wide and flat street in Mt Washington with plenty of parking and zoned to award-winning Mount Washington Elementary School. The neighborhood is the hidden gem of LA with easy access to the City but you'll feel like you are a million miles away from it with tall trees, hawks, wild life, dirt walking and hiking trails and State Parks walking distance from your doorstep. Minutes from DTLA, hip Highland Park, Eagle Rock, up-and-coming Cypress Park, South Pasadena and Pasadena, with easy freeway and Metro access. A lovingly remodeled and maintained family home, with solar panels and energy efficient dual paned windows and sliders. Read More