111 S Van Ness Ave

Total Portfolio Offered at $6,999,000

Property Composition & Parcel Details

The Van Ness Estate consists of three (3) separate, contiguous legal parcels and is offered for sale solely as a complete collection:

• 111 S Van Ness Ave (Main Residence) — APN: 5516-008-024 — Price Allocation: $4,500,000
• 4814 W 1st St (Guest House) — APN: 5516-008-011 — Price Allocation: $1,999,000
• 103 S Van Ness Ave (Gardens) — APN: 5516-008-012 — Price Allocation: $500,000

The Van Ness Estate is a rare 1912 Arts & Crafts compound set on more than half an acre in Windsor Square, surrounded by mature, beautifully layered gardens. Defined by architectural integrity, privacy, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, it offers a timeless vision of California living—thoughtfully refined for modern life.

The property unfolds across five distinct structures: the main residence, a two-bedroom guest house with fireplace and full kitchen, a poolside pavilion with gym and underground wine cellar, a private studio or office, and a plumbed garden structure. Original millwork in quarter-sawn oak, Honduran mahogany, and redwood along with stained-glass windows and two handcrafted tile fireplaces establish a rich architectural foundation, while carefully considered updates introduce contemporary comfort with quiet sophistication.

Inside the main residence, a grand oak-paneled entry opens to formal and relaxed living spaces. An elegant living room flows through glass-paneled pocket doors into a dramatic sunken library with fireplace and cathedral ceiling made of Honduran mahogany. The formal dining room—complete with its original built-in sideboard—overlooks an expansive patio. The kitchen features custom maple cabinetry and top-tier appliances, opening to a sunlit breakfast room with tranquil views of the pool and grounds. Upstairs, five sunny bedrooms and three baths include a serene primary suite designed as a true retreat, with adjoining spaces for work, reading, or wellness.

Outdoors, the landscape is composed as a series of enchanting garden rooms, artfully linked by winding paths and vine-covered pergolas. A park-like native California garden, fireplace terrace with pizza oven, Moroccan-inspired courtyard, bamboo shade garden, and three tranquil fountains introduce layers of texture and contrast, while a canopy of mature trees provides privacy and a sense of permanence. At the center, a 45-foot pool and spa are framed by dining terraces and shaded lounges, evoking the calm and refinement of a private resort.

Located just blocks from Larchmont Village—with its boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and weekly farmers market—the estate offers both convenience and a quintessential Los Angeles lifestyle. A truly rare offering, the Van Ness Estate brings together heritage craftsmanship, privacy, and modern livability within historic Windsor Square—uniting architectural significance with the scale of a true compound in one of the area’s most distinguished residential settings.