1340 N Laurel Ave West Hollywood CA MLS #23-255211

1340 (1334 -1342 ) N. Laurel is in a beautiful and gracious Spanish Revival Courtyard Building in the heart of West Hollywood. The building is a beloved, West Hollywood landmark, commissioned by Cecil B De mille and built in 1927. It is gated, peaceful and deliciously private.This elegant and unique, three story Historic townhouse (with A/C) and is the perfect live work apartment. It has been completely restored and renovated with high end modern amenities. The entire apartment has also been wired with a new sound system and built in speakers. It is the only one of two units in the building with central A/C. There are high ceilings, tall French windows, beautiful light, recessed lighting and gleaming original mahogany floors throughout. The kitchens and baths are new and beautifully tiled. The kitchen has custom built walnut cabinets, all new fixtures, Cambria countertops and Thermador appliances. The cozy living room contains one of its two marble fireplaces and has its own lovely private dining patio within the courtyard. The dining room is open to living room and kitchen. The entire top level is the master suite. It has a stunning bedroom with high ceilings ~ and a dramatic E.F. Chapman chandelier. Its magnificent grand original window looks out over the building’s lush tropical courtyard. The second marble fireplace sits across from a niche for the bed and a Juliet balcony with french doors. The expansive master bath has a large walk in closet with a built in Mahogany dresser. A free standing soaking tub sits in front of tall french doors looking out over treetops and the colorful buildings to the south. There is a steam shower, a private enclosed WC and the sink is encompassed in a custom built walnut cabinet.The entire lower (bottom) level is the wonderful office/guest suite portion. It has two large rooms with a private back door entrance, which is off the newly redone gated driveway. It contains the second bathroom, with a shower, a huge walk in closet and a laundry cabinet with an LG washer & dryer. It’s the perfect apartment for an architect, writer, filmmaker or artist or reallyjust any inspired, creative person or couple. The apartment comes with two tandem parking spaces. Unfortunately, this is a strictly no pets building…yes, even small adorable ones.