Long Beach, CA 90807 3761 Lewis Avenue

The Sagehorn Residence, by James F. Porter FAIA (1979.) Offered for the first time since built. Property includes the architect designed residence plus a late 30's rental unit above 3 car garage. Porter's design for the main home revolves around a voluminous double height living area & open plan. A sliding wall at an alcove in the living room can be opened for use as a den/office or closed as a ground floor bedroom. Sliding glass doors lead to a private patio & garden. Clerestory windows, hallway skylight, & an expansive raked ceiling make for dramatic & light filled interior spaces. Brick flooring covers the entirety of the ground floor, including a front terrace adjacent to the kitchen. Newer appliances & quartz countertops update an efficient kitchen workspace. A large family room w/in-closet laundry could double as a guest bedroom. Upstairs is a loft bedroom/office & master bedroom w/full bath. Other recent upgrades include double pane aluminum sliding doors & casement windows, central HVAC,& remodeled bathrooms.The sunny rear one bedroom apartment is situated atop an alley accessed 3 car garage. It is well organized:open kitchen, office nook, bedroom, & full bath.A 200 SF rooftop view patio is accessed through french doors.Located in the California Heights Historic District-one of Long Beach's most desirable & picturesque neighborhoods. Tree lined streets, top rated schools, excellent shopping & restaurants, plus centrally located for commutes to both LA & Orange County.