1887 meets 2018

Experience history through the lens of design

Elegantly restored by husband and wife team RealEstateDorkLA.

This Victorian duplex in the heart of Angelino Heights is comprised of a 3bedroom/2bath owners unit & an attached 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment. A thoughtful and detailed renovation has been recently completed bringing both homes into the modern day without sacrificing the soul and heritage of it's era.

Photography courtesy of Lauren Moore. Staging by A 1000 x Better

Offered by M A I S O N R E Brokerage for $1,495,000

Open House:

May 12th 12pm-5pm & May 12th 12pm-5pm

or here for private appointment

HISTORY

This late-1880's Victorian duplex is known as the Thomes P. Myre residence. First found in the 1894 edition of the Los Angeles City Directory, research shows it's a bit older. Reference to the residence can be found in the Los Angeles Tribune from May 6, 1887. It is also found in the 1890 edition of the Sanborn Insurance Fire Company Map, its outline and integrity similar to how it still stands today. The house was likely built by Ferdinand Gottschalk, a prominent St. Louis carpenter and builder known for his development and real estate accumulation in the area during the real estate boom of the 1880's. Historians believe the building was built for his daughters Nancy and Sarah Gottschalk. The city first mentions the property in 1900, likely due to $540 in permitted improvements. However the above mentioned documents show the house to be older.

ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL

This home is special. A one story Queen Anne/Eastlake double house with gabled cross bays frame a center porch. The original 1880's redwood shiplap siding is in good condition and wraps around the entire house. There are fish scale shingles at each gable end. Decorative panels with "X" inlay separate the gables and the bays.

The home is one of the oldest homes on the street. It is believed to have been built in 1887 and it is a contributing home in the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone of Angelino Heights. This home would be eligible to apply for the Mills Act Program in which one can qualify for considerable property tax savings.

IMPROVEMENTS

No stone left unturned. In 2017 this house went through a top to bottom restoration. New plumbing including copper water lines and ABS sewer lines were installed. The 6" mainline was replaced from the house to the saddle at the city pipe. The electrical was rewired. The concrete foundation was shored up along the driveway side: 2 underpinnings bring added strength to an upgraded foundation. Under the back half of the house a new foundation was poured. New lighting, new flooring, new paint were part of the remodel. Bathrooms and kitchens were gutted and remodeled. A new driveway and sidewalk were poured, and a new fence was added to separate the property from the neighbors. The home was remodeled thoughtfully and with great care. The remodel paid homage to history but is inspired by new design. Many of the unique items in the home were salvaged and are original to the period.

A Modern Victorian

Inspiration meets Authenticity

Enter the residences at 1334 & 1334 1/2 Calumet and walk into homes completely reimagined. 12-foot ceilings soar throughout. Period style moldings and crown trim entry points and doors. Thoughtful design elements blend with historically authentic references to create a modern romance. Victorian rooms were opened up to create an airy and open concept feel. New white oak floors will last another 150 years on the main floor. New salvaged & hand-sanded Douglas fir tongue & groove beveled flooring downstairs was added to preserve a historical feel. Always inspired. Always authentic. A design philosophy that exceeds the norm.

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1334 1/2: The Owners Unit

3 bedrooms 2 baths. 2 stories. 1400 sq. ft approx.

Behind the Black Floral Doors. The Masters.

Original painted oak doors with hand carved victorian florals lead to both the master bedroom and bathroom, linked via private hallway to create the master wing offset from the front living space.

Large bay windows frame the master bedroom with floor to ceiling drapes falling dramatically at their side. Light flows into the room from all sides. A brass geometric pendant lights the space framed by a Victorian style medallion. A restored clawfoot tub is the center focus of the bathroom centered in front of an original Victorian window. An antique turned-leg vanity with a 120-year old rose marble antique top is the soul of the room. An authentic 150 year old wooden mirror bounces warm light from the window throughout the room. An oversized brass farmhouse style pendant hangs overhead. Authentic antique Armory doors salvaged locally are reclaimed and reused to tell a rich story and conveniently hide the stackable washer-dryer. Porcelain black hex tiles and ivory crackle glazed subway tile connect the space.

The Stairwell

The lower level is an addition. We needed access to it in a way that felt correct for the home. We also wanted whoever lived in the home to be able to easily enter the oasis of the backyard. The salvage stair parts were found and lovingly pieced together. The Newell Posts, of Victorian Era, were hand selected, hand-sanded and painted to perfectly mismatch each other. They were found among remnants at Savage Salvage in Echo Park. The balusters were reclaimed from Pasadena Architectural Salvage. Sanded and shaped to work together, they create the framing for what might have been a true-to-style Victorian Stairwell. White oak square cut treads step to a Victorian Art Nouveau inspired landing tile. Continue down to the backyard, 3rd bedroom convertible living space and bonus creative space.

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1334 Calumet: The One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom One Bath. 682 square feet.

To rent or not to rent

Attached to the main residence is a quaint row style apartment. 12-foot ceilings, bay-style Victorian windows, exquisite moldings and designer lighting bring both soul and style to this future rental. Offset the mortgage by adding a projected $2800/mo to your income renting out this adjoining space. Or use it when the in-laws are in town. Another option is to use this space to create your own Air BNB rental. Maintain a swoon-worthy short-term rental while bringing in a projected $150/night in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

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The Grounds

A private oasis in the city

Walk through the Victorian iron gates, across the reclaimed brick patios, under the shade of the 100-year old lemon tree, past the garden boxes, through the grass to the floating wooden deck in the middle of the yard. The indoors and outdoors connect as each downstairs area has wide french style double doors that open out to individual brick patios.

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ECHO PARK

At the center of it all

Echo Park is an exciting place to live. Situated between Silverlake and Downtown Los Angeles it is a few minutes from the super-hot Arts District, as well as the 5, 10, 101, 110 and 2 freeways. Revitalized in 2012, Echo Park Lake is a family fun urban lake known for it's multiple parks, paddle-style Swan boats, jogging path and picnic spots. Elysian Park, a 600 acres of hiking trails and wild hillsides hosts the renowned Dodger stadium and is a mere 10 minute walk away. The famous Sunset Blvd is home to dozens of local eateries, some chic and star studded, others low key and chill. Coffee shops, wine bars, music venues, gift shops, salons, boutique grocers, vintage shops, all a few blocks away. A neighborhood known for it's multi-cultural influences and artist community, Echo Park is home to the up and coming creative set with longstanding history as one of the first neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

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