8419 vicksburg avenue

VINTAGE ART DECO BEAUTY in the coveted Westport Heights neighborhood is on the market for the first time in 65 years. Lovingly maintained and recently upgraded, It was designed and built by legendary architect Silas Nowell, whose homes were noted for their sturdy construction, lath and plaster walls, arched doorways and oak hardwood floors. From the minute you walk through the door, you'll notice those details -- the doorways and floors, the Art Deco primary bathroom with its original tiles, the wood-burning fireplace in the formal living room -- that maintain the historic feel to this single-story beauty. Yet, the tasteful upgrades to the eat-in kitchen, with its newer appliances and tile floors, the half-bathroom, with its new vanity and upgraded lighting fixtures throughout make this home feel modern and immensely livable. The expansive backyard is an entertainers dream and has been home to hundreds of parties through the years with its large grassy area, raised planters, covered flagstone patio and cozy lower patio with brick flooring and a wood-burning fireplace. The detached garage also has been upgraded with the recent installation of an epoxy floor, stained beams on the ceiling and fresh paint throughout, making it an ideal room for an artist's studio, home office or man/she cave. A newer HVAC and electrical wiring throughout the home as well as new interior and exterior paint round out the home's upgrades. Other features include a formal dining room and indoor laundry. One of the first model homes in the country, its location is convenient to LAX, freeways and shopping.