Located One Block From Montana Avenue

Property Description

From the street, 853 22nd Street has the timeless charm of a quintessential 1920s California bungalow, but the real story unfolds beyond the front door. Original hardwood floors, exposed wood beams and a classic fireplace preserve the warmth and character of the home, while a renovated kitchen, refreshed baths and thoughtful updates bring it comfortably into the present. French doors open to a nearly 8,000-square-foot lot where the home extends naturally outdoors, with a broad deck, covered timber gazebo, mature avocado, lemon and orange trees, and established gardens creating places to dine, gather and unwind. As evening falls, warm light from the house and gazebo transforms the backyard into an intimate setting for dinner, conversation and long California nights. At the rear, a detached approximately 192-square-foot studio with a remodeled 3⁄4 bath, loft, skylight and private entrance offers an unexpected space to work, create or retreat. With its finished detached garage and generous grounds, this is a home that has retained its 1920s soul while evolving beautifully for the way we live today. Step outside and Montana Avenue is nearby, with its independent shops, neighborhood restaurants, Aero Theatre and the places that quickly become part of your routine. Schools, parks and everyday necessities are close. Keep heading west and eventually Montana runs into the Pacific. It’s one of the reasons people don’t simply buy houses in this part of Santa Monica. They buy a lifestyle. • 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 1,371 sq. ft. • Approximately 7,992 sq. ft. lot with alley access • Desirable North of Wilshire location near Montana Avenue, schools, parks, shopping, and restaurants • Refinished original hardwood floors and fresh interior and exterior paint • Renovated kitchen with new cabinetry, quartz countertops, flooring, appliances, fixtures, and lighting • Substantially remodeled bathrooms with updated finishes and fixtures • Major electrical upgrade and partial plumbing improvements • New split-system air conditioning and wall heater • Detached garage with new door, epoxy flooring, finished walls, and generous attic storage • Approximately 192 sq. ft. bonus/studio room with loft, skylight, ceiling fan, and remodeled 3/4 bath • Large landscaped rear yard with newer deck, gazebo, patio, and multiple outdoor living areas • Extensive landscape renovation with drought-conscious planting and improved irrigation • Mature avocado, lemon, citrus, olive, and ornamental plantings • Sunny areas for vegetable and herb gardens • French doors from the primary bedroom open directly to the rear yard