1942 Lemoyne Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Listing Price: $1,895,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
Sold! June 29, 2017. $2,275,000. Represented Seller.
Hidden from the street behind an iconic fence is a unique paradise few of us could imagine existing in the middle of Echo Park.
If you’ve ever driven or walked through the Elysian Heights neighborhood in Echo Park you may recognize this fence and wondered what’s behind it. Stretching approximately 100 feet along the front of the property, the stain glass encrusted fence has become a neighborhood landmark. It was built by previous property owners who owned the land since 1967. The fence has been a unique source of intrigue and fascination ever sense. Finally, in 2017, you can now go behind it.
The home sits on a huge 3 parcels, over half an acre of land. In 2004, the current owners acquired the massive property and hired the brilliant Los Angeles architect Rachel Allen to design this modernist dream home with the intention to blur the lines between the outside and inside.
Elements were incorporated into the home and grounds to make it eco friendly. Radiant heat warms the home while it was designed to be passively cooled. The warm walnut floors were sustainably sourced. Outside the upper terraced garden showcases drought tolerant plants native to Southern California. The lower terraces include citrus trees, a chicken coop, an outdoor shower and room for a pool.
The result is a home that nestles into the land, but once inside you are suspended in the trees.
Walls of windows allow views and light from every direction, and the split-level design brilliantly maximizes every space. The large trees can be seen from every room in the house. Walls of glass line the living room while a steel framed glass ceiling turns the hallway into a light filled atrium. Further enhancing the home’s relationship with nature are laser cut silhouettes of oak trees in walnut stained plywood which were added to the ceiling and cast playful shadows throughout the house to create the illusion of a tree above.
The open kitchen has dual sinks, Stainless steel appliances, sleek subway tile backsplash, and charming custom cabinetry. If you like to entertain, this is the kitchen for you.
A wonderful built-in work space. You’ll find unique custom built-ins throughout the home.
The split level layout adds depth and height to the home.
The home features three spacious bedrooms with easy outdoor access.
The master boasts a desire-inducing walk-in closet.
And large en suite with a beautifully tiled bath.
Two more bedrooms, a second bathroom, and a laundry room complete the home’s perfectly maximized living space.
There are multiple outdoor areas directly off the house, but this is the rare large property where every square inch is usable.
Pathways lead to seating areas, rock gardens and native plantings in a park like setting all shaded by towering leafy trees plus fruitful citrus and pomegranate.
To find a combination of usable land, views and modern architectural design by an award-winning architect on one property like this is almost impossible these days.
And who in Los Angeles hasn’t dreamed of owning their own chickens?
In 2009 the home was featured on the Dwell On Design home tour and was recently featured in the Theadore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour as well. Also in 2009 it was an LA Times Home Of The Day.
The property is canopied by mature trees and lush gardens filled with plants native to Southern California.
I love this property and you’ll love it even more. There simply is nothing else like this in Echo Park…and there may never be anything like it again.
To view this incredible property, 1942 Lemoyne, call me today at (937) 243-2349 or email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com.
For more photos go to 1942lemoyne.com.
1942 Lemoyne is co-listed by me, Tatiana Tensen, and Robert Kallick. Both of us are at Sotheby’s International Realty.
