112 E Avenue 41
Los Angeles, CA 90031
$1,698,000 | 6 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,380 Sq. Ft. | $502 / Sq. Ft. | 5,808 Sq. Ft. Lot | Built in 1888
I love a Queen Anne Victorian home and this stunning and restored six bedroom mansion in Highland Park’s Sycamore Grove neighborhood is one of the very best in all of Los Angeles.
This meticulously restored Queen Anne Victorian was built in 1888 making it one of the first homes in the area. Formerly home to Nathan Cole Jr., the co-founder of The Los Angeles Times, the stately beauty was christened The Cole Mansion. I could easily see it becoming a Mill’s Act property or even a LA Historic Cultural Monument in the future.
The welcoming wrap-around porch leads you past grapefruit trees to a large, private, and grassy backyard perfect for entertaining friends and family on a warm spring day.
Upon entry, you’ll find yourself in a dreamy and spectacular foyer with restored original woodwork & leaded glass that are both downright gorgeous! No expense was spared in undertaking this top to bottom restoration, and when it comes to original woodwork you can tell great care and thought were given to returning the wood to its original 1888 glory.
The grand rooms on the first floor have oak floors, original wood windows, gorgeous pocket doors with antique hardware, fireplaces, Victorian woodwork, period antique lighting, and imported European wall-coverings.
The grand rooms on this floor include a parlor.
Also known as a living room, as you can see by this virtual staging.
There is also a wonderful library that can be separated from the parlor and the dining room by two pairs of pocket doors.
The dining room is incredibly large and open and boasts its own fireplace and wonderful wood pillars, and great views of the wrap around porch and citrus trees in the garden.
All four bathrooms are each a work of art unto themselves, all with clawfoot tubs and a first floor bath that includes an original Queen Anne washstand and one-of-a-kind wallpaper.
The new light-filled kitchen includes a cast iron double drainboard sink, custom cabinetry painted a lovely green, hexagonal floor tiles, and an Elmira Stoveworks range.
You’ll love these old stoves. They work amazingly as pizza ovens!
The second story has a beautiful room that is perfect as an office. It would also make an excellent nursery or guest bedroom.
The dreamy primary bedroom has great neighborhood views, plus a walk-in closet and a wood beamed ceiling.
The primary bath has been updated with 1880s era friendly turquoise tiles in the walk-in shower, a large countertop and sink with storage, and a clawfoot tub.
The second and third bedrooms on the second floor share a full hall bath.
Both bedrooms are nicely sized and have their own charming quirks. All have these beautiful hardwood floors and this bedroom has this awesome fireplace.
Finally, climb to the third floor to a dreamy private suite. This is one of those rare spaces that I could see becoming a wonderful primary suite or a great children’s room, play room, or as a writing/artist’s studio.
The third floor has a stunning yet simple full bath.
And an enclosed bedroom with ample closet space.
There’s a long list of upgrades including all new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof & insulation. There have been many notable guests of the Cole Mansion, especially during the formative years of Los Angeles’s historuy. These guests include William Jennings Byrant & Charles Towne were notable guests of the Cole Mansion. Who will be yours?
I would love to give you a private tour of the Cole Mansion at 112 E Avenue 41 in Highland Park’s Garvanza neighborhood. Call me today at (937) 243-2349 or email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com to schedule a visit.
Listing provided courtesy of Marisa Tranquilli, Keller Williams Larchmont.
