1159 Sierra Bonita

A stunning English Tudor Revival by celebrity designer Christos Prevezanos of Studio Preveza (AD, Vogue, Dwell, Forbes and more), complete with a fully built guest house. Set on tree-lined Sierra Bonita in Wilshire Vista, this home has been meticulously updated while honoring its historic character. Arrive to a steep gabled roofline, turret, and original stained glass window that features the address. Native landscaping by Studio Bakersfield creates a natural garden setting with no-mow grasses, a secret garden, waterlilies, and a vegetated swale. A rare double driveway leads through blooming vines to a private courtyard with iron gates. The original brick arch and wood front door with speakeasy window set the tone for what lies inside. The living room features restored crown moulding around a barreled ceiling, custom built-ins, refinished hardwood floors, and historic crown glass windows. A grand picture window frames the lush front yard and dramatic Chinese elm. The formal dining room offers soaring arched ceilings, custom lighting, and courtyard views. Arched openings carry you gracefully through the home. Newly added windows with custom treatments help frame surrounding greenery. A cozy breakfast nook with original built-ins leads to a chef-driven kitchen with hand-built cabinetry and hardware, Caesarstone counters, sealed Roca checkerboard tile, Fisher & Paykel, Wolf, Bosch appliances. The adjoining laundry room offers custom cabinetry and an LG stacked washer and dryer. The primary suite includes a custom closet and French doors to the recently rebuilt deck. The primary bath features herringbone tile, freestanding soaking tub, and walk-in shower. The guest bath offers penny tile, freestanding sink, and walk-in shower. The private backyard feels like a garden escape, with lemon and lime trees, jasmine, trumpet vines, and another mature Chinese elm creating a green canopy. Dine beneath a vine-covered pergola. The converted garage functions as a guest Casita with custom cabinetry, exposed beams, built-ins, sink, refrigerator, dishwasher, and full bath. Upgrades include full foundation waterproofing, extensive French drains, full security system. Exterior lighting highlights architecture and gardens at night. .2 miles to Sonoratown, MadLab Coffee, Bloom, and more. Near Museum Row, LACMA, The Grove, and 10 freeway. This is timeless Tudor architecture reimagined through a modern design-focused lens in one of the most sought-after pockets.