Casita Sophia

Vintage Mission-Style Cottage Melds History and Modernity

This beautifully remodeled 1926-vintage bungalow is the home of an LA artist who works at the intersections of art and science, investigating color, light and geometric form. Her craft is apparent in the home’s remodel, where newly constructed additions and updates meld harmoniously with original architecture and historic styling.

A red tile-roofed Spanish Mission-styled classic, this 1926 house for rent in California is located in Los Angeles’s Atwater Village neighborhood. The bungalow’s updated historical interior and its sundrenched, secluded backyard let you live the Southern California dream. Original oak floors remain throughout the home, and a historically significant decorative fireplace by Batchelder still decorates the bright living room.

The home’s bedroom is outfitted with a king-size bed and the room opens into the fully enclosed landscaped backyard via original double French doors. The bathroom has been completely remodeled as has the home’s kitchen, which features all new appliances in stainless steel. There’s a sweet breakfast nook in the kitchen area that also overlooks the backyard, and an outdoor dining room is set on the wood deck.

Multipaned windows drench the intimate space with California sunshine, and the home’s front yard is a rock garden filled with tropical cacti and succulents and flowering tropical shrubs. Neighborhood sidewalks lead to nearby Glendale Boulevard with its shops and restaurants, and area feels leafy and neighborly.

AROUND

A sweet historical gem of a home, Casita Sophia is located in prestigious Atwater Village, near lively Glendale Boulevard about 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles with its multitude of urban offerings, from food, arts, and cultural destinations to its beaches and rugged backcountry. The neighborhood’s Sunday outdoor market has become a popular Atwater Village destination, and the neighborhood also offers numerous shops, restaurants, and cafes. 

Homes in the neighborhood are well maintained and “pure SoCal” in styling, with tiled roofs and Spanish-styling apparent both indoors and out. Sidewalks line the leafy streets near this house for rent in California, and the LA River hike and bike path nearby leads to Frogtown. Griffith Park is located nearby as well, offering hiking and horseback riding, and the bungalow’s fully enclosed and tropically landscaped backyard makes a great spot for delightful, intimate gatherings and easygoing relaxation when “staying in.”

LOCATION

Los Angeles, California, United States. Nearest airport: Los Angeles International

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Summertime, when the owner relocates to Spain