Bates Hennington Real Estate Group of Keller Williams Realty Larchmont

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Traci Bates & Lorna Hennington
CalDRE #01833638 | #01842983
📩 [email protected]
📱 (310) 739-6884
📱 (323) 356-3675
🌎 BatesHennington.com

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Welcome to this stunning Italian Renaissance Revival masterpiece, designed by Evald C. Moller with an open and airy great room complimented by a preserved, whimsical mural that opens to a beautiful veranda, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. 🚪 Adding to the charm, the home includes two fireplaces and a large basement with a wine storage closet, likely installed by the home's first owner, Italian wine merchant, Anthony J. Di Betta. 🍷🍾

Don’t miss this historic charm with modern luxury living in the coveted Lafayette Square HPOZ. Contact us today for more information! 📞

Traci Bates & Lorna Hennington
CalDRE #01833638 | #01842983
📩 [email protected]
📱 (310) 739-6884
📱 (323) 356-3675
🌎 BatesHennington.com

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Lafayette Square Treasure Restored

The home at 1615 South Victoria Avenue in Lafayette Square has a storied history of previous owners including the first African American family to move into the community after housing covenants restricting ownership by African Americans were overturned.

The home was built in 1939 for Anthony (formerly Antonio) J. Dibetta and Perina Pistonetto Dibetta, an Italian immigrant and wine merchant, explained Traci Bates, a neighbor who is also the realtor on the sale of the house along with her partner Lorna Hennington.

Bates and Hennington stewarded the rehabilitation of the home through a partnership with Zoom Casa enabled by their brokerage firm Keller Williams and were careful to leave historical elements of the house intact, like a wine rack in the basement they think was installed by the Dibettas.

Dr. Geralidine Branch, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, lived in the home until her passing in 2016 at the age of 108. Dr. Branch, was one of the first African American women physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) to practice in Los Angeles. She founded Watts Health Center in 1965 following the Watts riots and helped establish the Chares R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles.

Bates and Hennington preserved the whimsical monkey mural Branch had painted in the family room of the home. They hired a muralist to extend the edges of the mural when they decided to connect the living and family rooms by removing a wall.

Throughout the rehabilitation process, Bates and Hennington told us they prefer to use the term rehabilitation to renovation, they tried to preserve details unique to the house that they thought would appeal to a new owner.

“Everyone wants a butler’s panty now,” Hennigton told the Buzz. So instead of tearing out walls in the kitchen to make one giant space, they opted to keep the butler’s pantry.

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1615 Victoria Avenue will be open this Sunday from 2- 5 pm. You meet Bates and Hennington and hear more stories about the house.

Before looking for a new home, do not tour homes that exceed your budget. It is an important step in the home-buying process to get pre-approved. This way, you'll know how much you can afford and won't waste time looking at houses that are out of your price range.

This home has a rear garden with a newly resurfaced, tiled sparkling pool, citrus trees, and patio areas. 🌳🏊‍♀️ An outdoor bathroom with a shower adds convenience to pool days or entertaining. 🛀🚿

The garage also boasts two storage rooms adjacent to it, providing plenty of space for your hosting and gardening essentials. 🚪

This home is a rare find, combining historic elegance with modern convenience. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of Lafayette Square's heritage.

Contact us today to schedule a showing!📞

Traci Bates & Lorna Hennington
CalDRE #01833638 | #01842983
📩 [email protected]
📱 (310) 739-6884
📱 (323) 356-3675
🌎 BatesHennington.com

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Are you curious about the current market value of your home? Contact us today for a no obligation home evaluation!

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Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate those who sweat behind the scenes to build a better tomorrow. Here's to you, the true heroes of success! 💪

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Join us for an open house this Sunday! 🏡🚪
September 1, 2024
from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

This home has graceful, formal living and dining rooms lie to each side of the staircase.🏡 A gourmet kitchen features sophisticated tuxedo cabinetry, stainless appliances, a pantry, as well as a butler's pantry with butcher block countertops and glass door cabinets. 🗄️🥣🚪

Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of Lafayette Square's heritage. Contact us today!📞

Traci Bates & Lorna Hennington
CalDRE #01833638 | #01842983
📩 [email protected]
📱 (310) 739-6884
📱 (323) 356-3675
🌎 BatesHennington.com

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Traci Bates & Lorna Hennington
CalDRE #01833638 | #01842983
📩 [email protected]
📱 (310) 739-6884
📱 (323) 356-3675
🌎 BatesHennington.com

Trust the market analysis and your agent to price your home accurately to sell in a time-efficient way. If you are hoping to get more for your home than what you've been told previously, let's connect about ways we can enhance your home to get the price you're hoping for!

This home has graceful, formal living and dining rooms that lie to each side of the staircase.🏡 A gourmet kitchen features sophisticated tuxedo cabinetry, stainless appliances, a pantry, as well as a butler's pantry with butcher block countertops and glass door cabinets. 🗄️🥣🚪

Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of Lafayette Square's heritage. Contact us today!📞

Traci Bates & Lorna Hennington
CalDRE #01833638 | #01842983
📩 [email protected]
📱 (310) 739-6884
📱 (323) 356-3675
🌎 BatesHennington.com

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