Sale pending on Jack Osborne's Classic Spanish Los Feliz Home

List price:  $2,998,000

4074 Square feet - 4 bedrooms, 4 baths

Meticulously restored 1926 authentic Spanish architecural walled and gated compond in the heart of prime Los Feliz. Painstakingly renovated in 2011, the home functions effortlessly for today's modern lifestyle but retains all the charm and character of its era with period details and fantastic craftsmanship.  A sunny courtyard and pool and stunning kitchen lies at the center of the home, which opens to a family room w/soaring ceilings & French doors. A spacious master suite and two additional suited bedrooms, and a separate guest house with vaulted beam ceilings, a full kitchen & seperate bedroom. 

Ben Scott now at the helm of the Messhall Bar

Mixologist Ben Scott

Mixologist Ben Scott

In Los Feliz, one of our favorite local establishments has a new bar manager. The place is called MessHall (4500 Los Feliz Blvd. at Hillhurst) and Ben Scott is now in charge.

Scott is a NY-to-LA transplant, and lacks the pretension many managers seem to have. He came to California with his girlfriend, who wanted to pursue a writing career in a new, sunnier, warmer place. Initially, he worked crappy movie studio jobs but then switched to bartending at Lukshon.

Today, Scott oversees MessHall, which is known for burgers and such, but also its wide array of drinks. If you’re looking to sample a variety of American whiskeys in Los Feliz, MessHall is the place to go nowadays. Indeed, MessHall stocks some harder-to-find whiskeys you don’t normally drink at home, such as Balcones Brimstone and Monterey Rye. In addition, barrel aged cocktails are available.

While in Los Feliz, MessHall is worth a visit; see their website at www.messhallkitchen.com or call 323-660-6377 for more information. And if you see a guy there people call Ben, say hello and ask him to recommend a drink for you!

 

Sale pending on classic Spanish home in The Oaks area of Los Feliz

List price:  $4,200,000

Address:  5672 Valley Oak Drive, Los Feliz

3698 Square feet - 4 bedrooms, 5 baths

Formally owned by Vince Vaughn (sold in 2005) this stunning Mediterranean private estate sits on a large piece of land (technically three seperate lots).  Original details along with updated amenities make this the perfect blend between old world charm and modern conveniences. The formal entryway with high, wood beamed ceilings bring out the architectural splendor and French doors and windows throughout bring an indoor/outdoor feel to this property. Four bedrooms upstairs and grand entertaining areas downstairs flow to the various yards beautifully. A Koi Pond in the front yard and large pool with a sprawling lawn, guest house and outdoor kitchen highlight the extra bright and sunny backyard.