Written By Pauline O'Connor, DIRT
Pierre Galant
This peacock-hued Queen Anne Victorian in Boyle Heights has witnessed quite a bit in its lifetime. When it was first erected by its owner/architect Charles Lantz way back in 1895, the main mode of transportation in Los Angeles was a horse and buggy, most homes were lit by gaslamps, and relatively few households had telephones (which certainly must’ve made working for the DoorDash equivalents of the day awfully challenging).
Pierre Galant
Three decades after being built, the distinctive dwelling was uprooted from its original site and transplanted to its current location, just east of Downtown L.A. and the Arts District. Now 128 years old, and newly on the market, the old gal is admittedly showing her age in some spots, but still looks to have plenty of life left in her, and with proper care and updates, might very well be able to keep on keepin’ on straight through to the next century.
Pierre Galant
Pierre Galant
Pierre Galant
Three decades after being built, the distinctive dwelling was uprooted from its original site and transplanted to its current location, just east of Downtown L.A. and the Arts District. Now 128 years old, and newly on the market, the old gal is admittedly showing her age in some spots, but still looks to have plenty of life left in her, and with proper care and updates, might very well be able to keep on keepin’ on straight through to the next century.
Pierre Galant
Set above the street behind a charming pair of wooden gates and a living wall of mature desert landscaping, the 1,774-square-foot home first catches your eye with its jaunty decorative gable, then welcomes you onto its expansive wraparound porch, enhanced by finely crafted spindles, lace-like brackets, and an intricately carved wood front door with oval glass inset. A passel of other appealing character features await on the other side of the door, including original Douglas fir floors, 12-foot-high ceilings, a gas fireplace, and highly detailed door surrounds and crown moldings. There’s also a real honey of a Wedgewood stove, along with period-style lighting and hardware. In the negative column, while the aforementioned stove is A++, the rest of the kitchen also seems stuck in the past, but in a not-so-desirable era to be stuck in.
Pierre Galant
Per the listing description, the four-bedroom, two-bath home has had numerous upgrades performed in recent years. Along with updated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, it’s sporting a new roof and gutters, and paid-for solar panels. Other exterior amenities include garden planter boxes, a freestanding fireplace, and picturesque views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Mount Wilson.
Pierre Galant
Pierre Galant
Pierre Galant