Architect DeLong, 1st owner Wolford and current owner Zara understood how to make this beautiful spot into an amazing home. As they say: location, location, location.

Location: Mt. Washington--situated minutes from bustling Highland Park this mountain top retreat has lots of open space and lovely winding streets to explore.
Location: hilltop views--- the entire west side of the house has windows with views of downtown to the left, the ocean in the middle and Century City on the right. Absolutely beautiful light fills the house during the day. Amazing sunsets end the day. Fantastic twinkling city lights fill your night.
Location: house--on a quiet street with a nature trail behind it, patios on the west and east, the house is a fantastic example of California indoor-outdoor living. Zara is a great host and lives next door should you need anything.
Most people leaving reviews were short term visitors. During our three month stay we explored the area and here are a few tips:
1.	Getting up and down the mountain
Ignore GPS, for a relatively fast trip up and down the mountain here are directions (from the house).
a.	For trips on Figueroa below Ave. 50: take cut-out to Sea View Ave, turn left. Turn right on San Rafael, left on Mt. Washington and continue down Canyon Vista, following signs and slope to Marmion. Right on Marmion. Right on Figueroa. To get on 110, take Figueroa down to the ramp after Ave. 26 unless you prefer entering a freeway from a dead stop and accelerating in 50 feet, in which case, use the other entrances your GPS will suggest.
b.	For other trips, use Sea View Lane and turn left on San Rafael.
2.	Dining: Hippo on Figueroa is excellent; check out LA Times '101 restaurants we like'
3.	Things to do: the LAist has daily and weekly events around town.
4.	Mt. Washington: Tom Lamb on Etsy has a hand-drawn Mt. Washington map. He added all the stairways linking streets at my request; want a massage? Claire at 4161 Seaview Ave. is excellent.
5.	House: good kitchen for cooks, with a gas stove, cookware, large refrigerator and well stocked spice pantry; the Nest thermostat keeps the house at the temperature you prefer during the day and at night; the bathroom light is dim and the hot water takes 3 minutes to arrive in the sink and so you may want to shave or apply make-up in another room. Zara plans on fixing this.
We loved our stay and hope you will as well.