1664 Maltman Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90026
LP: $1,275,000
4 bd / 2 ba
2,097 sf
I know it may seem that a beautiful and stunning craftsman home comes on the market on the EastSide every other week. And that may be true! There are! But it is certainly not often a beautiful and stunning craftsman that also happens to be a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument with upgrades in Sunset Junction is listed for our viewing pleasure. If you’re a Silver Laker or an EastSider, chances are you’ve walked past or driven by The August House and wondered if it’s as gorgeous on the inside as it is outside. Turns out, it is.
The August House at 1664 Maltman Avenue was built in 1913 and is one of the earliest surviving residences in Silver Lake. It was designated LA Historic-Cultural Monument #699 in 2000 and is one of the few homes in the area to boast that distinction. The home’s inviting front yard, period details, and wraparound porch, The August House is simply inviting you to come inside.
The iconic Asian-style Craftsman has everything you’ve come to know and want in a Craftsman home: Classic beamed ceilings, original wood details, stained glass accents, vintage built-ins, and hardwood floors throughout.
There’s a formal dining room, of course, with a built-in leaded-glass buffet, perfect for a bar area. The spacious eat-in kitchen has wonderful vintage cabinets that reach the ceiling and lots of bright light.
But most importantly, the first floor opens seamlessly to a completely private back yard, creating that essential Southern California indoor/outdoor living that maybe, as this 1910s home might suggest, has always been as popular and coveted as it is now.
Each level boasts two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Currently the first bedroom is being used as an office and work space.
The second first floor bedroom has an amplifying tray ceiling and a large picture window.
The first floor bath has that chic vintage feel we so often try to recreate in our homes but never beats the original.
Upstairs is the large master bedroom, with windows on three sides, creating a lovely LA breeze.
The upstairs bath has gorgeous wood cabin paneling and a clawfoot tub. A fourth bedroom completes the second floor.
Outside, the oversized two story garage would be great for whatever your profession or hobby: Artist’s studio, recording space, yoga retreat, or a game room for the kids (or us adults).
The backyard is completely enclosed and treelined, creating a sense of privacy and solitude removed all the busy restaurants and shops only one long block away at Sunset Junction.
This is your chance to not only own the best Craftsman in Silver Lake but also a little, stunning piece of Los Angeles history.
If you would like to tour 1664 Maltman, or find other homes for sale in Silver Lake, Los Feliz, or Echo Park, call me today at (937) 243-2349 or email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com.
Listing provided courtesy of Judith Oroshnik, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.