Character-Filled 1910 Craftsman Available in Windsor Square

On the hunt for a veritable oldie-but-goodie — one that despite its age (over 110 years old, in this case) has not only received an era-appropriate restoration and update courtesy of its current owners, but also still has some vintage tricks up its proverbial sleeves? Then this alluring Craftsman in the historic Los Angeles neighborhood of Windsor Square just might fit the bill; and it recently popped up for sale, asking $5.4 million.

“This is an amazing Craftsman,” says listing agent John Duerler of Hancock Homes Realty. “In 1910, there were some builders that added a little more upgrades to these Craftsman homes; i.e., the crown molding that is in the living room and dining room. Also, these moldings favor Queen Anne style from the 1800s, which may have had some overlap into 1910.”

Found on a parcel spanning almost a quarter-acre, the property boasts a shingled and brick-accented main house with two levels, plus a wet bar-equipped guesthouse attached to a two-car garage — for a total of six bedrooms and five baths in nearly 4,500 square feet. Attractive interiors are adorned throughout with the original hardwood floors, crown molding, stained glass, casement windows and loads of built-ins, and modern amenities include surround sound, and water-purification and security systems.

A gated driveway tucked off to the side leads to the guesthouse/garage in the back; and out front, an extra-wide walkway passes by a manicured lawn and mature Japanese maple before emptying out at the covered front porch. From there, an oversized oak door flanked by sidelights opens into a wood-clad entry foyer. which is topped by a high wood-beam ceiling, and displays a curving staircase and bookshelves sporting leaded stained-glass doors.

Main-level highlights include a living room featuring a fireplace with a hand-crafted mantle, and spacious wallpapered and wainscoted formal dining room that has a bay window. A breakfast room connects via a butler’s pantry to the retro-like kitchen, which is outfitted with Carrera marble countertops, a subway tile backsplash, porcelain sink, refurbished dual oven with a six-burner stove and newer antique-style refrigerator.

Upstairs, four bedrooms include a primary suite with access to both a roof deck and an unfinished attic that could be reimagined into a creative space, per the listing; and outdoors, the private backyard is spotlighted by a pergola with an al fresco dining area and built-in barbecue, as well as a large pool with a swim-in-place jet system nestled alongside a decorative fountain. There’s also a shower and dog run.