55 San Lorenzo Way

Exquisitely Remodeled Spanish Mediterranean Home with Fabulous Walk-Out Landscaped Garden!

Offered at $2,295,000!

• Cross Street: Santa Monica

• Year Built: 1925

Four bedrooms, two and a half remodeled bathrooms, formal entry with beautiful staircase, formal living room with woodburning fireplace, den/library, formal dining room, state-of-the art eat-in chef’s kitchen, breakfast area, great room/family room off kitchen, mud room, large basement with excellent storage, laundry chute to all floors, laundry area with Maytag washer/dryer, walk-out deck, landscaped walk-out garden with exterior illumination (on timer) and drip irrigation systems designed by Jennifer Hall Fine Gardening, large walk-out brick patio, landscaped front garden with exterior illumination (on timer) and irrigation systems, ocean views, detached two-car side by side garage, additional parking for one car on driveway, security system, wired for sound in kitchen, breakfast area and family room (B & W ceiling speakers), new double paned Marvin windows and French doors in family room and kitchen with high-end hardware finishes. Beautiful architectural detail throughout including hardwood floors, French paned windows, high ceilings and crown molding.

Additional Improvements: All new copper pipes and sewer pipes inside and to the street. Newly redone driveway with brickwork. Double hung windows were restored throughout the house. Two new forced air heaters with separate wireless controls for upstairs and downstairs. Hot water loop for instant hot water from all interior pipes.

DESCRIPTION: Built in 1925, this exquisite Mediterranean home has only had two owners. It has been beautifully remodeled with the finest attention to detail incorporating the finest in craftsmanship and materials to attain the ultimate in luxury living. Located on a prestigious block in the “Wood” this detached home offers wonderful vistas of Triangle Park and the dramatic sunsets are ever-changing. The customized kitchen features top of the line appliances, gorgeous carrera marble countertops and a spacious family room that opens out to a private walk-out landscaped garden. There are four bedrooms on the second floor that offer generous closet space, two with ocean views. The ultimate spa master bathroom is enhanced with carrera marble, gorgeous white Waterworks subway tile, a deep soaking tub, double sinks with custom vanity and an incredible stall marble shower with bench. Walking distance to West Portal Village, shopping and transportation and Terrace Park playground and tennis courts.

Main Floor: As one enters this gorgeous home, one cannot help but notice the lush wood arched entry door. The spacious FOYER features hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding, a beautiful staircase and a coat closet with a mirrored door. To the right of the foyer, is the elegant FORMAL LIVING ROOM with French paned windows framing the views of Triangle Park. This room offers custom Roman shades and draperies on the windows, hardwood floors, high ceilings, French paned doors, crown molding, custom wall sconces and a woodburning fireplace with brick surround, brick base and a beautiful mantle. There is a DEN/LIBRARY off the living room with hardwood floors, crown molding, an alcove with built-in bookshelves, arched French paned window with custom draperies and a French paned door that opens out to a walk-out landscaped garden with mature trees and brick patio. To the left of the foyer is the GRACIOUS FORMAL DINING ROOM highlighted with French paned windows dressed with custom Roman shades and draperies, Triangle Park outlook, custom silk designer light fixture, two wall sconces, hardwood floors, high ceilings, leaded glass windows and crown moldings.
The REMODELED STATE-OF-THE-ART EAT-IN KITCHEN is enhanced with carrera marble countertops, carrera marble backsplash, an abundance of custom solid wood cabinetry (some with glass), under cabinet lighting, stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator with pull-out freezer, stainless steel Professional grade Thermador six-burner gas range with griddle, two ovens and pot filler over range, stainless steel Thermador vent hood with fan and light over range, marble counter over range, Miele dishwasher with newer computer, stainless steel GE Profile microwave, Kitchen Aid trash compactor, stainless steel Franke deep sink with polished chrome Franke faucet and carbon water filter dispenser, In Sink Erator garbage disposal, pantry, laundry chute in one of the cabinets, French double thermo paned window dressed with custom Roman shades from The Roman Shade Company with fabric from Shears and Window, recessed lighting, crown molding and hardwood floors.
The BREAKFAST AREA off the kitchen offers a spacious built-in solid mahogany banquette with built-in drawers for storage, additional cabinetry, recessed lighting, high ceilings, a lovely crystal chandelier from Anthropologie and two French double thermo paned windows (one dressed with a custom Roman shade).
There is a FABULOUS GREAT ROOM/FAMILY ROOM off the breakfast area with hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown moldings, built-in custom cabinetry (for entertainment center and some cabinets with glass), built-in desk with drawers and one glass cabinet, four B&W ceiling mounted speakers, two custom wall sconces, a French double thermo paned window with custom Roman shade and French doors that open out to the landscaped walk-out garden and brick patio. Off the kitchen, the MUD ROOM features a window, tile floor and a French double thermo paned door that opens out to the landscaped garden.
There is a REMODELED POWDER ROOM with high ceilings, Toto toilet, tile floor, Kohler pedestal sink, French paned window and custom walnut mirror. Off the mud room, there is a utility closet with shelves, a pantry closet with shelves and a staircase that leads to the basement level.
Second Floor: There are FOUR BEDROOMS AND TWO FULL REMODELED BATHROOMS on this floor.
The FIRST BEDROOM features hardwood floors, molding, garden outlook, walk-in closet with shelves and French paned windows with custom Roman shades and draperies.
The SECOND BEDROOM offers hardwood floors, high ceilings, molding, custom built-in closets with drawers and French double thermo paned doors dressed with custom Roman shades that open out to a large walk-out deck overlooking the garden.
The THIRD BEDROOM is highlighted with ocean views, French paned windows overlooking Triangle Park, dressed with custom Roman shades and draperies, hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding, beautiful crystal chandelier and closet with custom built-ins.
Off the hallway, there is a REMODELED FULL BATHROOM with Waterworks carrera marble floor, Kohler pedestal sink, arched leaded glass window, built-in custom walnut medicine cabinet with mirror, built-in glass shelves and additional mirror, vanity lighting from Restoration Hardware, fan on timer, deep cast iron shower over Kohler tub with handmade Waterworks subway tile surround with extra high wainscot and carrera marble shelf, recessed lighting and Toto toilet.
The MASTER EN-SUITE boasts ocean views, Triangle Park outlook, French paned windows with custom roller shades and draperies, two leaded glass windows with custom blinds, molding, high ceiling and an arched alcove leads to two walk-in closets with custom built-ins.
The REMODELED SPA-STYLE MASTER BATHROOM IS ENHANCED with double cast iron sinks with carrera marble countertop, tile backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry with drawers, in drawer plug for hair dryer, vanity lighting from Restoration Hardware, Waterworks carrera marble floor, two built-in custom walnut medicine cabinets with mirrors and glass shelves, fan on timer, Toto toilet, French paned window, shower over deep Kohler soaking tub with custom fixtures, Waterworks carrera marble and handmade Waterworks subway tile surround, recessed lighting, mirrored door and a large stall shower with glass enclosure, Waterworks carrera marble floor, marble bench, handmade Waterworks subway tile surround, showerhead and additional handheld shower fixture.
Off the hallway, a bench with storage, French paned windows, access to a laundry chute, linen closet and additional linen closet with shelves completes this floor.
Basement Level: There is amazing storage, two windows, large storage room that houses two furnaces and access to the laundry chute on this level. There is a LAUNDRY AREA with a sink and a Maytag washer and dryer side by side. A water heater next to the laundry.

Yearly HOA Fee: St. Francis Wood yearly association fee of $1,883.75.