6523 Colgate Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Built in the Golden Age of Los Angeles architecture and lovingly restored with modern luxuries, this 1920s 3BR 2BA nearly 2000 square foot home beckons guests past craftsman lighting, rose bushes and awnings to another era. Artisan mosaic tile welcomes you at the entry and introduces a Spanish Revival interior replete with arched entries, soaring ceilings, gleaming traditional narrow-planked red oak flooring throughout and strategically architected natural lighting from an abundance of windows.Classic charm is blended with modern convenience featuring a gas fireplace under a wood mantlepiece and multi-scene programmable lighting in the living room, a dimmable candle chandelier hanging from the coved ceiling over the formal dining room, an aperitif cocktail room transitioning to a sleek glass Italian-style chef's kitchen and ending with a vaulted breakfast room overlooking the backyard, raised herb/vegetable garden and redwood deck.The kitchen has a 4-foot pentagonal window at the peak of a 12-foot vaulted ceiling which floods the central island with natural light (or moonlight in the evenings), augmented by under cabinet LEDs, variable overhead fluorescents, spot lighting for the counters and programmable scene controls. Ideal for the hobbyist chef or catered affairs, the kitchen supports 4 separate cooking/prep areas, an appliance garage, 2 dishwashers, a floor-to-ceiling refrigerator,5 feet of pantry shelves and additional cooking capacity outdoors with a wood burning Italian clay oven and separate prep area with sink.Perfect forentertaining guests,this gem is set walking distance from the boutiques and restaurants of 3rd Street between Beverly Hills'Restaurant Row / Beverly Center and the Farmer's Market / Grove shopping center just a short taxi ride away from the nightlife of West Hollywood and the Sunset Strip and a dozen blocks from the business corridor of Wilshire Boulevard and Museum Row on Miracle Mile. Brokered And Advertised By: Sunset Strip Realty Listing Agent: Luis Pezzini