A 1920s Spanish-Style Charmer Is Listed for the First Time in 26 Years

This well-preserved bungalow with a converted garage in L.A.’s Silver Lake neighborhood seeks $1,075,000.
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Sited along a quiet street in Silver Lake, the historic bungalow at 1543 Angelus Avenue is one of the latest homes to hit the market in L.A. Built in 1928, the two-bedroom abode offers 1,164 square feet of interior space, complete with coved ceilings, exposed beams, and corner built-ins.

Nestled in the neighborhood of Silver Lake, this 1928 bungalow is a charming place to call home. The convenient location is just blocks from Echo Park and East Hollywood.

Nestled in the neighborhood of Silver Lake, this 1928 bungalow is a charming place to call home. The convenient location is just blocks from Echo Park and East Hollywood.

Red-painted flooring along the front porch vibrantly pops against the crisp white facade. Wooden slats create privacy for the cozy outdoor space.

Red-painted flooring along the front porch vibrantly pops against the crisp white facade. Wooden slats create privacy for the cozy outdoor space.

The single-family residence extends a warm welcome from the very first glance, with inviting curb appeal and a quaint porch swing. Once inside, a crisp white interior highlights the home's century-old character—contrasting hardwood floors with beamed ceilings and vintage details.

The front door opens into a large living room. Original hardwoods line the floors, while tall, coved ceilings enhance the sense of space.

The front door opens into a large living room. Original hardwoods line the floors, while tall, coved ceilings enhance the sense of space.

An original fireplace, complete with period tile and custom built-ins, anchors the space. A corner door provides direct access to a shady back patio and detached studio space.

An original fireplace, complete with period tile and custom built-ins, anchors the space. A corner door provides direct access to a shady back patio and detached studio space.

Throughout the home, warm hardwood floors and large windows create a bright and airy atmosphere. In the kitchen, a vintage yellow stove adds a pop of color.

A sunny dining area sits just off the living room and flows into the kitchen around the corner.

A sunny dining area sits just off the living room and flows into the kitchen around the corner.

In addition to new countertops and fixtures, the updated kitchen features plenty of cabinet space. A vintage oven adds a playful pop of color.

In addition to new countertops and fixtures, the updated kitchen features plenty of cabinet space. A vintage oven adds a playful pop of color.

In the backyard, a partially covered patio extends the living space outdoors, creating a tranquil refuge from the surrounding city. A converted garage also offers a spacious area for a home office, writer's retreat, artist's studio, or gym—depending on the new buyer's needs. Scroll ahead to see inside more of the dwelling, currently listed for $1,075,000.

In total, the home offers two bedrooms, both of which feature double windows on two sides.

In total, the home offers two bedrooms, both of which feature double windows on two sides.

The renovated bathroom features a mosaic-tiled shower, updated cabinetry, and built-ins. 

The renovated bathroom features a mosaic-tiled shower, updated cabinetry, and built-ins. 

A look at the second bedroom, which overlooks the rear yard.

A look at the second bedroom, which overlooks the rear yard.

Outside, a trellis covers the stone patio, creating a tranquil space for outdoor dining.

Outside, a trellis covers the stone patio, creating a tranquil space for outdoor dining.

The converted garage sits at the end of the driveway, which can also double as an additional patio off of the living room. Large French doors open the space to the outdoors.

The converted garage sits at the end of the driveway, which can also double as an additional patio off of the living room. Large French doors open the space to the outdoors.

Spacious and open, the revamped garage can serve a variety of purposes—depending on the new owner's needs.

Spacious and open, the revamped garage can serve a variety of purposes—depending on the new owner's needs.

1543 Angelus Avenue in Los Angeles, CA, is currently listed for $1,075,000 by Tori Horowitz of Compass.

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