12428 Matteson Ave

A quintessential traditional ranch home, situated on an impressive wide lot in a lovely Mar Vista neighborhood. A solid and stout post-war jewel, in beautiful condition with charm & texture throughout. Enter past a picturesque porch to an open concept, sunny living/dining room with stepped plaster ceilings, flowing to an updated, period style kitchen with breakfast bar, pine cabinets, hip/retro stove, stone countertops, and adjacent laundry room/pantry. The flexible floor plan provides lots of options: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (additional bath(s) w/ in existing s. f. possible), an oversized step down family room/den/media room with brick fireplace (easily converted into a primary bedroom, very large home office), PLUS an additional bonus room which provides another appx. 200 sf (not permitted/not included in the 1,167 sf listed) with vaulted ceilings and bathed in daylight - a great studio, additional bedroom or office. Many original features including hardwood floors, double hung wood windows, plaster walls, 3-panel doors with 'Bakelite' style knobs, vintage lock setsand much more. A verdant, private back yard with towering trees offers something for everyone, grass and patios for lounging, play, gardening & grilling. With adjustments to the configuration, if desired (see floor plan posted with photos), one could achieve a comfortable 3 bed/2 bath home, with a family room/media room/large office, and other potential expansion possibilities given the lot size and site plan. An attached 2 car garage provides another ADU possibility. Move right in, expand and update or redevelop with tremendous upside. Floor plan changes/additions to be verified by purchaser; no guarantee/no warranty is being made by seller or agents/broker as to cost or feasibility of same.