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Jul 29, 2023

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A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, an award-winning townhouse in Healdsburg and updated retreat in Newport Beach.

By Angela Serratore

This house is near the top of a winding street, just south of Griffith Park, in Los Feliz. It is five minutes by car from park attractions like the Griffith Observatory and the Greek Theatre, and about a mile from restaurants along Hillhurst Avenue, including an Italian cafe and a Brazilian-style cocktail bar.

Driving to Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles or Studio City takes about half an hour. Burbank is 10 minutes away, on the other side of Griffith Park.

Size: 4,991 square feet

Price per square foot: $839

Indoors: A paved path leads from the street to the house, stepping up to a covered entrance framed by an arch lined in original tile.

The foyer inside has hardwood floors, a decorative niche and a stained-glass window; a home office and a full bathroom are off this space. Beyond the foyer, through another arched doorway, is a living room with more hardwood floors, a fireplace and access to a sunroom and a terrace with sweeping views of the hillside.

The adjacent dining room has a wrought-iron chandelier and access to a kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and walls covered in colorful tile. A covered patio is off the kitchen, and a powder room and laundry room are also in this part of the house.

Three bedrooms are on the second level, reached from stairs in the foyer. The spacious primary suite has a dressing room, glass doors that open to a private balcony, and a bathroom with a tub framed by an arched alcove and a separate shower. The other two bedrooms also have en suite bathrooms, with original tile in shades of blue and pink.

The fourth bedroom is on the lowest level of the house, with its own fireplace and access to a patio. There is also a full bathroom on this level, finished in pink tile.

Outdoor space: From the patio off the kitchen, stairs lead down to a terrace with room for a dining table and chairs. This space is shaded by mature oak trees; other trees on the property bear pomegranates and persimmons. The attached garage holds two cars.

Taxes: $52,356 (estimated)

Contact: Laura Thomas Mullen, Sotheby’s International Realty, Los Feliz Brokerage, 323-240-6600; sothebysrealty.com

This is one of two townhouses in a building designed by Stanley Saitowitz and awarded a 2023 merit award by the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. (The building includes an accessory dwelling unit owned jointly by the townhouse owners.) The property is two blocks from Healdsburg Plaza, putting it within easy walking or biking distance of the city’s farm-to-table restaurants and wine-tasting rooms. Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach is less than a mile away, on the Russian River.

Santa Rosa is about 20 minutes away. Driving to San Francisco takes about 90 minutes. Sacramento is a two-hour drive.

Size: 2,170 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,933

Indoors: A latticed partition separates the building from the street. The entrance to this townhouse is around the corner.

The main level is open, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that slide open to offer access to a private courtyard with a swimming pool. The sitting area, near the front entrance, is anchored by a sleek white fireplace and has access to a powder room.

A dining area is just beyond, connecting the sitting area to the kitchen, which has minimalist black cabinetry, marble counters, a Wolf range and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. More glass walls in the kitchen open to a private patio with an outdoor kitchen that includes a built-in grill.

All three bedrooms are upstairs, reached from open stairs off the sitting room. The primary suite overlooks the swimming pool and has a bathroom with a soaking tub set beneath a skylight. The other two bedrooms share a bathroom at the end of the hall with a walk-in shower. A hall closet holds a stacked washer and dryer.

Outdoor space: The long saltwater swimming pool in the courtyard has ample room surrounding it for lounging and dining. The garage has parking for two cars.

Taxes: $52,440 (estimated)

Contact: Georgina McInerney, Compass, 415-602-5888; compass.com

This house is on a quiet cul-de-sac near the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area, where walking trails wrap around the water. It is less than a mile from Mariners Elementary School and about a five-minute drive from Newport Harbor High School. Ralphs and Mendocino Farms grocery stores, a park and a public library are also nearby.

Newport Beach Pier and several popular beaches are about 10 minutes away, as is John Wayne Airport. Driving to downtown Los Angeles takes about an hour and a half, depending on traffic.

Size: 3,000 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,395

Indoors: A path leads from the street to the front door, passing through a landscaped yard and privacy hedges.

The foyer inside has distressed oak floors that continue into the living room, which has a stone fireplace and French doors that open to the patio and garden. The adjacent dining area connects to a kitchen with a second dining area in front of another fireplace; stainless steel appliances; a center island; Carrara marble counters; and patio access.

A staircase in the kitchen leads up to a family room on the second level with another fireplace, beamed ceilings, a built-in bar and access to a bathroom with a walk-in shower.

All three bedrooms are on the first floor. The primary suite is off a hallway extending from the living room. It has a private patio with an in-ground spa and a bathroom with a stainless steel soaking tub and a walk-in shower that has glass doors opening directly onto the patio.

The other two bedrooms (one currently used as a home office) and a full bathroom are on the opposite side of the house.

Outdoor space: The main patio, off the kitchen and living area, has several distinct areas, including a built-in bench around a fire pit, a pergola-covered dining area, an outdoor bar with a built-in grill and a stone fountain at the center. The attached garage has two parking spots.

Taxes: $52,308 (estimated)

Contact: Adrienne Brandes, Surterre Properties, 714-401-8277; surterreproperties.com

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