This Charming California Bungalow Is a Late ’60s Time Capsule
Location: 4123 N. Virginia Road, Long Beach, California
Price: $1,360,000
Architect: Paul Edward Tay
Year Built: 1968
Footprint: 1,398 square feet (three bedrooms, three bath)
Lot Size: 0.20 acres
From the Agent: "Determined to transform their family’s 1924 bungalow into a modernist home, Mr. & Mrs. Pekrul commissioned Long Beach architect Paul Tay for a post-and-beam addition in 1968. The result is an inspiring and light-filled space, sheltered behind privacy fencing and mature trees on a generous, nearly 9,000-square-foot lot. Its rough-sawn Redwood ceiling, custom-built soffit lighting, wraparound and clerestory windows, hand-painted tile, beautiful Teak cabinetry, and built-ins all remain gloriously intact. Sliding-glass doors access a central courtyard, connecting Tay’s addition to the now-renovated 1920’s structure."
A wooden fence encloses the historic bungalow, which sits on a large lot in the Virginia Country Club neighborhood. Soaring, mature trees provide ample shade and privacy.
Sliding-glass doors and clerestory windows bathe the living areas in natural light. Cork flooring further unites the various spaces.
A small office nook—complete with a desk and teak shelving—is nestled between the living room and kitchen.
The primary bedroom has a large en suite bath and direct access to the outdoors.
Steps from the main structure is an Airstream and a 240-square-foot studio, which comes with a kitchenette and bath. The sale also includes original drawings Tay created for an unbuilt phase-two addition that would expand the living space and entrance foyer.
4123 N. Virginia Road in Long Beach, California, is currently listed for $1,360,000 by Nate Cole of Unique California Property.
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