5341 Monterey, Los Angeles CA 90042 | $1,375,000

A rare creative retreat in Northeast Los Angeles, this one-of-a-kind home sits in Herman, an artful pocket adjacent to Montecito Heights and Highland Park, just 5 miles from Downtown LA and directly alongside Ernest E. Debs Regional Park. Built into the hillside across five thoughtfully developed tiers, the property offers something increasingly hard to find in Los Angeles: space, privacy, sweeping views, nature, and a home with an unmistakable point of view. More than $450,000 has been invested into transforming the property inside and out. The kitchen and bathrooms have been remodeled, lighting and systems upgraded, and what was once a dirt hillside transformed into a layered outdoor oasis for gathering, gardening, creating, and taking in the view. Two front balconies offer expansive vistas, while the upper garden terrace creates another incredible perch above the city. Practical improvements include a whole-house water filtration system, custom window coverings, balcony shades, EV charging, outdoor storage, improved hardscape and pathways, and a sound-resistant studio/office within the garage, creating dedicated space for music, art, work, or whatever you dream up next. But this is not a beige-box renovation & it was never meant to be. The home's personality has been intentionally preserved: custom switch plates and outlet covers, hand-shaped towel racks, a disco ball sparkling over backyard gatherings, and giant googly eyes keeping watch over the hillside. The terraced grounds have been cultivated over years, creating spaces to entertain, retreat, make art, grow things,

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