1976 N Normandie Street
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Asking Price: $3,497,000 | 5 beds | 6 baths | 4,538 Sq. Ft. | 5,995 Sq. Ft. Lot | Built in 1932
This ravishing 1930s Spanish Colonial villa in Los Feliz is a recognized Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, No. 1027 to be exact. Take a tour behind the vine-covered gates and it’s easy to see why The John Anson Ford Residence is so esteemed in our city’s architectural history and so often emulated in its development.
The Spanish hacienda was the longtime home of civic reformer and Los Angeles County Supervisor John Anson Ford, who played a key role in the founding of LACMA and the establishment of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. He is also the namesake of the nearby John Anson Ford Amphitheatre.
Sited on a spacious 5,995-square-foot lot in a lovely enclave of Los Feliz, the tile-roofed brick-clad residence is accessed via a downright gorgeous adobe courtyard. I mean, there are courtyards and then there is this courtyard.
Inside, you will find an entry foyer with colorful staircase tiles and a coffered and painted ceiling. Immediately left, a warm double height living room with beautiful vaulted ceilings with stenciled beams, a massive arched stained-glass window that is a piece of art in and of itself, a stately fireplace, two pairs of French doors, crown moldings, steel casement windows, and wrought iron details.
The formal dining room offers an ideal setting for holiday dinners, anniversaries, birthdays, and other celebrations.
There’s also a casual breakfast area with built-in seating that has a row of casement windows allowing plenty of sunshine in, not to mention excellent views of the property’s gardens.
The “old-world” style kitchen has been recently renovated. The appliances are top-of-the-line and stainless steel. The cabinets were custom-made and painted a lovely shade of a grayish blue. And I love the oversized farmhouse sink in marble and the butcher block center island with room for storage and seating.
Many original elements of the home have survived and there’s several spaces to explore and make your own including this great spot that’s just above the living room.
The private primary bedroom suite is gigantic, with room for another living room basically.
The dreamy walk-in closet is painted a deep dark black making it truly feel like an escape.
You’ll love the timeless master bath with its vintage period tiles. There’s both a soaking tub with a unique curved ceiling and a walk-in shower with new fixtures. The color scheme here is aces.
There are four other bedrooms including this large second bedroom that currently houses two queen beds.
Each bedroom has ample space for desks, which is excellent for both school-aged children and overnight guests or extended stay visitors.
I had to include a picture of the third bedroom because of the beautiful custom painted walls and the majestic green ceiling. It’s lovely and one-of-a-kind.
And then there’s this bath, only the second out of six total, with its similarly vintage tiles and bath/shower combo.
Downstairs, you’ll find this amazing vintage wet bar.
The wet bar is adjacent to this wonderful family room/den that has built-in bookshelves, wood beamed ceiling, and a drop down screen and projector primed for movie nights with friends and family.
The majestic outdoor areas are beautifully landscaped and include a mix of palm trees, crawling vines, fruit trees, bamboo, and cactuses. There are also planter boxes to hone your green thumb.
There are multiple patios and al fresco areas to entertain or relax.
According to public records, the historic property has been owned since 2002 by noted choreographer/video director Fatima Robinson. The property exudes art, style, and inspiration.
1976 N Normandie Street is an incredibly romantic and extraordinarly stylish home, one of the very best not only in this neighborhood, but all of Los Angeles.
I would love to give you a private tour of this John Anson Ford House in Los Feliz. Call me today at (937) 243-2349 or email me at tatiana.tensen@sothebyshomes.com to schedule a visit.
Listing provided courtesy of Jonah Wilson, Hilton & Hyland.