About 3158 Oakshire Drive
Fully walled/ enclosed, this romantic French Normandy style corner lot home has a saltwater swimming pool and separate guest quarters; its an architectural gem built in the 1920s back when Artisans built homes out of original growth redwood timber. A serene garden wrapped in ivy-clad walls, where lush greenery meets the gentle shimmer of a private saltwater pool and sunlit deck, its an oasis of privacy in the middle of all that LA offers. Classic features include the original 1926 palladium window, tall ceilings and a gable roofline. Solid hardwood walnut floors throughout. The living room has soaring ceiling and offers French doors to the pool area. The open concept layout connects this room to a formal dining room and eat-in-kitchen which features dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, Viking stove & hood plus a Subzero refrigerator with adjacent laundry room with extra cabinets. French doors lead to the TV room that can also double as a 4th bedroom. A Carrera marble bath is next to the downstairs bedroom featuring built-in bookcases, lead-glass windows and a view to the pool. Upstairs, a long hallway offers gallery-style wall space leading to two bedrooms with serene views & ample closet space. A full bathroom with soaking tub and period fixtures completes this lovely space. The two-car gated driveway leads to the garage, which has been finished with built-in cabinets and is currently used as an artist's studio: the upstairs offers a non-permitted mother-in-law suite. Upgrades include a NEW 5-ton HVAC system, bolted and upgraded foundation, copp
