Singer Lourdes Hernández Lists Her Chic Mediterranean-Style Cottage for $1.9M

Located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, the colorful abode features arched windows overlooking a tropical backyard.
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Lourdes Hernández is parting ways with her Mediterranean-style two-bedroom home in Los Angeles. After buying the 1925 residence just two years ago for a reported $1,200,000, the Spanish singer-songwriter, known professionally as Russian Red, treated the space to a top-down revamp. Now, it’s dreamier than ever, and currently seeking $1,885,000.

Flooded with natural light, the kitchen features new appliances and custom cabinetry. A thick slab of Calacatta marble tops the central island and counters.

Flooded with natural light, the kitchen features new appliances and custom cabinetry. A thick slab of Calacatta marble tops the central island and counters.

Fenced and gated from the street, the white-painted residence—recently featured in Domino magazinesits on a lush 7,198-square-foot private lot, offering a generous slice of solitude in the middle of Los Angeles. Banana and avocado trees dot the backyard, which boasts a saltwater pool, bocce court, fire pit, and a separate studio that’s also included in the sale.

Steps from the kitchen is a large dining area, complete with floral-upholstered chairs.

Steps from the kitchen is a large dining area, complete with floral-upholstered chairs.

In the main residence, the single-story floor plan stretches across more than 2,000 square feet, seamlessly connecting the living spaces with the two bedrooms and baths. Herringbone-patterned oak floors run throughout, contrasting with the home’s crisp white color palette and vibrant accents. Arched picture windows create an intimate indoor/outdoor connection, while inviting ample natural light to illuminate nearly every corner of the home. Scroll ahead to see the entertainer’s dreamy oasis, adorned with designer details.

Wood-framed arched windows line the living spaces, bringing gorgeous garden views inside.

Wood-framed arched windows line the living spaces, bringing gorgeous garden views inside.

Vaulted ceilings enhance the home’s sense of spaciousness, while crisp white walls create a blank canvas for colorful artwork and patterned furnishings. 

Vaulted ceilings enhance the home’s sense of spaciousness, while crisp white walls create a blank canvas for colorful artwork and patterned furnishings. 

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In the living room, tall leaning shelves frame handcrafted artwork. A geometric bronze coffee tables complements the green velvet sectional, which offers plenty of space to gather.

In the living room, tall leaning shelves frame handcrafted artwork. A geometric bronze coffee tables complements the green velvet sectional, which offers plenty of space to gather.

Herringbone-patterned oak floors continue into the two bedrooms.

Herringbone-patterned oak floors continue into the two bedrooms.

Along with a walk-in closet, the master suite includes a tranquil, spa-like bathroom. Blush pink walls encapsulate a large, freestanding tub.

Along with a walk-in closet, the master suite includes a tranquil, spa-like bathroom. Blush pink walls encapsulate a large, freestanding tub.

The spacious, light-filled home office can easily be converted into another bedroom.

The spacious, light-filled home office can easily be converted into another bedroom.

A peek inside the studio, which is also included in the sale of the property. Featuring a separate entrance, the space is a cozy, quaint retreat for overnight guests.

A peek inside the studio, which is also included in the sale of the property. Featuring a separate entrance, the space is a cozy, quaint retreat for overnight guests.

In addition to a saltwater pool, the meticulously landscaped, private backyard provides multiple seating areas.

In addition to a saltwater pool, the meticulously landscaped, private backyard provides multiple seating areas.

3112 Waverly Drive is currently listed for $1,885,000 by Juan Longfellow and Louise Leach of Deasy Penner Podley.

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