Venice Craftsman Balances Historic Charm And Contemporary Flair

VENICE, CA -- One of the challenges of living in a historic home is maintaining its historic charm while still offering the amenities and flow we've come to expect in the modern home, particularly at the $3.875 price point.

However, this 1910 Venice craftsman offers a master lesson balancing historic charm with contemporary flair. Renovated in 2013, the storybook craftsman features rich wooden built-ins, character wooden windows, and the beautifully-tiled fireplace along with new luxury appliances and handcut Moroccan tiles for the kitchen the backsplash.

• Address: 523 Rialto Ave, Venice, California
• Price: $3,875,000
• Square Feet: 2905
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1910
• Features: Be amazed with this storybook Venice Craftsman home steps from both Abbot Kinney and Venice Beach! Fall in love with the year 1910 Craftsman character and warmth and enjoy the modern upgrades and renovations throughout the home from year 2013: new framing, new foundation, new electrical, and new plumbing. Rich wooden built-ins, character wooden windows, and the beautifully-tiled fireplace with mantle greet you as you enter the large living room, while your modern-designed kitchen includes luxury appliances (Wolf range/oven and Liebherr refrigerator), large kitchen island, and handcut Moroccan tiles as the backsplash. Upstairs, three guest bedrooms feature hardwood floors and plentiful natural light, while the master suite is a luxurious paradise complete with a four-piece master bathroom. Even more unique is the third level that is perfectly versatile as a guest bedroom or office, including its own deck overlooking Venice. This is a must-see Venice Craftsman that has it all!

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