California
Stunning 2-story unit in historically designated El Cabrillo, preserved by the Mills Act. Originally built in 1928, El Cabrillo was rumored to have been commissioned by Cecil B. DeMille to house stage actors from NYC whom he brought to LA when talking pictures arrived, & was designed by Arthur & Nina Zwebell, who were the architects of many of L.A.'s iconic courtyard buildings. Set craftsmen were reputedly responsible for the architectural detail. Unlike anything else in Hollywood, this complex underwent an extensive restoration, completed in 2006. The current owners have continued to thoughtfully upgrade the unit. The bdrm & ba are tucked privately away upstairs while the main living area boasts tall beamed ceilings, dramatic fireplace, coved doorways, casement windows, hrdwd flrs. Gourmet kitchen w/French door to a patio, perfect for an herb garden. In-unit laundry. The building is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.