Mid-century gem! Functional open layout w/ post & beam chic. Updated designer “smart” kitchen. Brilliant daylighting & views via full-height windows. Tandem garage w/ interior connection has tons of storage, bonus space & dry bar. Huge backyard w/ mature trees, seasonal greenery, entertaining areas & storage shed. Wrap-around deck & private entry for main level set above street. Updated heating, electrical & plumbing supply. Cable & FO gigabit internet. Original blueprints by SF architects Sabaroff & Dow. Nestled amongst the low rolling hills of View Heights, the Pera Residence is a Mid-Century gem designed in 1954 by San Francisco architects Bernard J. Sabaroff and Harold C. Dow, who designed “modern” homes throughout California between 1953 and 1958. The structure perfectly occupies its lot to take full advantage of slopes and views, maximizing usable open space in a large backyard that features mature trees, seasonally lush greenery, a 10x12 storage shed, and two separate hard-surface areas for entertaining and relaxing. The thoughtful design tucks a secluded entry along the higher side of the site to position the main level of the house above street level for excellent privacy. Inside, the functional open-concept layout, recently updated with a designer “smart” kitchen and utility space, features original exposed post-and-beam chic with brilliant daylighting throughout thanks to the original custom floor-to-ceiling windows. Both the windows and the wrap-around deck/balcony provide tree-level views out to the city beyond, including Baldwin Hills to the north and DTLA to the northeast. Partially tucked into the site below the main level, and accessed via an interior stair, the tandem two-car garage offers tons of storage and a lightly converted bonus space with a dry bar perfect for entertaining or hobbies. A nearly full-height “crawl space” can be accessed from the garage and provides convenient access to most interior utilities, including the water heater and furnace. The recently replaced forced-air furnace can accommodate the future addition of an add-on air-conditioning unit. However, the commercial-grade “cool roof” coating maintains reasonable temperatures even during hot summer afternoons. The wood-burning fireplace is fully functional. The electrical system was upgraded to modern service and wiring in the early 2000s, and plumbing supply lines were replaced with copper throughout. The house is wired for Spectrum cable as well as AT&T fiber optic internet (gigabit). Three sets of the architects’ original 1954 construction blueprints are included, one of which features partial pencil sketches of the revised/as-built layout for the entry area and bathrooms. The neighborhood is family and pet friendly; within walking distance of multiple parks, eateries, and public transportation; and within short drives of multiple freeways and LAX airport, making it an incredibly convenient place to call home. Equipment: Dryer,Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Shed(s), Washer Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: GSL