Listed at $950K, This Clean-Lined Cottage in Los Angeles Is a Fresh Take on City Living

Tucked away in Glassell Park, this sunny 1940 home emphasizes indoor/outdoor flow.
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Originally built in 1940, this remodeled two-bedroom cottage in Los Angeles’s Glassell Park neighborhood perches on an elevated corner lot, enjoying hilltop views as well multiple outdoor spaces.

Recently listed in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, this renovated and expanded 1940s cottage sits on an elevated lot above other homes on the street. Multiple patios surround the L-shaped structure, providing a welcoming entrance.

Recently listed in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, this renovated and expanded 1940s cottage sits on an elevated lot above other homes on the street. Multiple patios surround the L-shaped structure, providing a welcoming entrance.

The sun-drenched interior comprises several living spaces including a central seating area and adjacent multipurpose space. A modern kitchen, dining area, and home office are located in a large, free-flowing space to the right.

The sun-drenched interior comprises several living spaces including a central seating area and adjacent multipurpose space. A modern kitchen, dining area, and home office are located in a large, free-flowing space to the right.

The open-concept layout spans 1,457 square feet and situates large living and dining areas at the front of the home, affording directing access to the outdoors. The two bedrooms are tucked toward the rear, getting generous amounts of sunlight. Throughout the home, minimalist finishes allow the custom details to shine: handmade cabinetry, beamed ceilings, designer light fixtures, and built-ins.

A spacious living area anchors the center of the home; a hallway leads to the bedrooms and bathroom.

A spacious living area anchors the center of the home; a hallway leads to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Just off of the living room, a multipurpose space is currently staged as a dining area. An expansive window provides views of the side garden lets in ample sunlight.

Just off of the living room, a multipurpose space is currently staged as a dining area. An expansive window provides views of the side garden lets in ample sunlight.

On the opposite side of the home, a galley-style kitchen features a large pass-through connecting to the living room. Handmade wood cabinetry, open shelving, and updated appliances round out the space.

On the opposite side of the home, a galley-style kitchen features a large pass-through connecting to the living room. Handmade wood cabinetry, open shelving, and updated appliances round out the space.

The kitchen also opens to a large dining area.

The kitchen also opens to a large dining area.

A vaulted ceiling with exposed beams creates an airy atmosphere for the dining area while French doors provide direct access to the patio.

A vaulted ceiling with exposed beams creates an airy atmosphere for the dining area while French doors provide direct access to the patio.

A sunken home office sits just behind the dining area. The brightly lit space benefits from several casement and clerestory windows along three sides of the room.

A sunken home office sits just behind the dining area. The brightly lit space benefits from several casement and clerestory windows along three sides of the room.

Adding to the home’s appeal are a large driveway, two-car garage, and lush plantings bordering the lot. The property provides easy access to the area’s cafes, parks, and hiking trails. Keep scrolling to see more of the cottage, currently listed for $949,000.

The primary bedroom sits in a corner of the home and receives natural light from two windows.

The primary bedroom sits in a corner of the home and receives natural light from two windows.

The home’s only full bathroom offers handmade cabinetry as well as updated finishes. The home also comes with an additional half bathroom.

The home’s only full bathroom offers handmade cabinetry as well as updated finishes. The home also comes with an additional half bathroom.

A look at the second bedroom.

A look at the second bedroom.

The front of the home features a new concrete patio that extends from the home office and connects to an upper terrace near the main entrance.

The front of the home features a new concrete patio that extends from the home office and connects to an upper terrace near the main entrance.

A shaded seating area is located along a rear corner of the property.

A shaded seating area is located along a rear corner of the property.

A view from the main entrance and the upper terrace reveal stairs that lead down to the two-car garage.

A view from the main entrance and the upper terrace reveal stairs that lead down to the two-car garage.

Views from the edge of the terrace look toward the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance.

Views from the edge of the terrace look toward the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance.

In addition to the garage, a long, gated driveway provides ample space for parking.

In addition to the garage, a long, gated driveway provides ample space for parking.

3872 Cazador Street in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $949,000 by Tracy Do of Compass.

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