Way back in the early 1900s, doctor-turned-faith healer Finis E. Yoakum was gifted this residential showpiece by the dedicated followers of the Pisgah Home Movement he founded in 1895 to provide down-on-their-luck folks with food, clothing and shelter. Last sold in 1993 for a mere $425,000, and located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, the place has remained in the same family for some 30-plus years. Along the way, the horror movies Lights Out and Ouija were filmed there, and the dwelling also was designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument; and now the historic gem is on the market, asking a smidge under $3.7 million.
Nestled on over one-third acres of land dotted with palm and fruit trees, and separated from the street and sidewalk out front by a neatly manicured lawn and curving walkway, the impressive scored-concrete block and timber-framed structure features eight bedrooms and six bathrooms spread across a little more than 6,100 square feet of multi-level living space boasting decorative wainscoting, coffered ceilings, large pocketing doors, and a mix of stained- and leaded-glass windows. There’s also a pair of hand-carved fireplaces, including one depicting Mission Santa Barbara.
A double-height entry foyer especially stands out with its rich hardwood floors, vintage light fixtures, skylights and striking staircase, while an adjoining living room sports a handsome wood-burning fireplace and window-lined sitting area. Other main-level highlights include a fireside dining room outfitted with a built-in buffet, bookshelf-clad office, and an updated kitchen that comes complete with golden-hued cabinetry, stainless appliances, an eat-in peninsula and an accompanying breakfast nook.
Upstairs off an expansive landing are two primary bedroom-scale suites, each with fireplaces and inviting bathrooms, as well access to a wraparound balcony; and elsewhere on the premises is an attic that’s been converted into an in-law suite with two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchenette, plus a wine cellar-equipped basement. Outdoors, the grounds host a private garden, along with a gated driveway that passes beneath an arched porte-cochère before emptying out at a detached two-car garage.
The listing is held by Ilana Gafni and Crosby Doe of Crosby Doe Associates.
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