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Key Details
Sold Price $1,850,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,200 sqft
Price per Sqft $578
Subdivision Bixby Knolls (Bk)
MLS Listing ID OC22252487
Sold Date 04/21/23
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Three Quarter Bath 3
Construction Status Additions/Alterations,Fixer
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1948
Lot Size 0.470 Acres
Property Description
Seventy-five years ago, a wise developer purchased two lots on a prime corner in the coveted area of Bixby Knolls in Long Beach. The combined total of the lots equaled 20,468 ft.². Nearly half of an acre! This remarkable estate located at 4365 Cerritos is the result of that significant decision. Luxurious living, tranquility, with complete privacy, was the goal. A tree-lined fence encloses the entire property. The carefully selected landscape includes exotic plants from around the world. The Hoya Flowers bloom as the Dogwood petals flutter in the afternoon breeze. Strolling through the majestic garden, the smell of trees, flowers, and shrubs is intoxicating. The lush green grassy area brings thoughts of the past: days filled with croquet or volleyball, with the mid-century style rectangle-shaped swimming pool sparkling in the afternoon sun. A magnificent olive tree stands outside the West, facing bedroom windows. A formal entry includes walls detailed with unique millwork against a mirrored background, texture, and charm that only happened once upon a time. The living room with exquisitely polished hardwood floors, a stately fireplace, and wall-to-wall windows is to the left of the foyer. Adjacent to the living room is the formal dining room with delicate trim and panels and a beautiful vintage chandelier. Between the dining room and the kitchen, you'll find a sunny and bright breakfast nook with built-ins and delightful details. The kitchen is pure vintage California, a cross between mid-century and diner style, with a lovely figured glass window, an electric range, and a gas barbecue built into the counter. Behind the kitchen, there is a guest bathroom and a pantry. The family room deserves special attention, with rust-colored shag carpet from floor to ceiling, copper light fixtures, and a swanky walk-in bar with a stainless circular bar top that matches the stainless fireplace. The primary bedroom has a finely milled built-ins, and a Storefront door leading to the garden. The sunken tub in the adjoining bathroom has a glass wall with a garden view. There are two additional dwellings, rental potential. The Cabana Room/Glass House is fabulous, with a gigantic bath/jacuzzi made of emerald green & maroon tile. The bathroom has a classic maroon toilet, pedestal sink, and shower. The second studio is complete with a kitchen and a bathroom. The home needs restoration and is worthy of the effort. A one in a million property, nearly half acre of prime land.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 6 - Bixby, Bixby Knolls, Los Cerritos
Zoning LBR1N
Rooms
Other Rooms Guest House Detached, Guest House, Two On A Lot, Cabana
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Chair Rail, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Track Lighting, Bar, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down, Atrium, Bedroom on Main Level
Heating Central
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Equipment Intercom
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Built-In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Indoor Grill
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
Garage Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Garage Faces Rear
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Chain Link, Privacy, Wood, Wrought Iron
Pool In Ground, Private
Community Features Street Lights, Sidewalks
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
View Y/N Yes
View Park/Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Pool, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Concrete
Accessibility Safe Emergency Egress from Home, No Stairs, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Porch Rear Porch, Concrete, Open, Patio, Porch, Stone, Tile, Wrap Around
Parking Type Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Garage Faces Rear
Attached Garage No
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Greenbelt, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Yard
Faces South
Story 1
Entry Level One
Foundation Raised, Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern, Traditional
Level or Stories One
Additional Building Guest House Detached, Guest House, Two On A Lot, Cabana
New Construction No
Construction Status Additions/Alterations,Fixer
Schools
School District Long Beach Unified
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 7135033023
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional
Financing Cash
Special Listing Condition Trust
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Adrian Castillo
Principal/Realtor | CA DRE#01308935
Principal/Realtor CA DRE#01308935