294 Temple Avenue, Long Beach CA

Beautiful home plus income unit at the Beach, only 4 blocks to the ocean. This is a legal duplex. The front home has hardwood floors, original gum wood doors and moldings, graceful arches with gilded arabesque details. There are cathedral barrel ceilings & a faux fireplace in the living room. The elegant dining room has a lovely chandelier & period sconces, plus a French door to the rear patio area. The charming kitchen is customized to the period of the home with new cabinets, a farmer’s sink, & a walk-in pantry with oodles of storage, plus a separate laundry. A bright and inviting breakfast room (or den) with walls of windows overlooks the back yard. There is one bedroom and bath downstairs, plus two large bedrooms up with a vintage bath featuring original 1920’s tile and built-ins. There is central heat and A/C plus upgraded copper plumbing and electrical. New bitumen roofs on both units in 2013. All exterior was repainted in 2017, plus much of the main house interior. The rear unit over the 2 one-car garages offers a large living space and bedroom with lots of light. It has a completely remodeled custom kitchen with period tile and antique custom cabinets, newer appliances. The remodled bath has subway tiles, & octagon tile floor in perfect keeping with the era. Approx. 625 sq. ft. It too has been completely upgraded with new AC/heating unit, new electric for garage and apartment. Copper re-pipe from main to apartment. Long driveway can accommodate up to 5 cars.