Home of the Day: West Hollywood penthouse with a rooftop sanctuary

Generous skylights and a cathedral-style ceilings invite natural light while creating a sense of volume inside this penthouse unit in West Hollywood. Interiors featuring subtle Art Deco details give a nod to old-time glamour. Modern updates include high-end kitchen amenities, marble surfaces and a spa-like bath. Atop the home, fruit trees, vegetables and herbs fill a private rooftop garden.

Address: 851 Kings Rd., Unit 303, West Hollywood, 90069

Price: $1.397 million

Built: 1981

Lot size: 31,290 square feet

House size: 1,900 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Features: Honed black granite kitchen countertops; espresso-stained hardwood flooring; skylight; vaulted ceilings; living room with built-in surround sound; custom bar; Carrara marble tiled floors and walls in bathroom; designer fixtures; soaking tub; guest room with den; Art Deco-style chandelier; finished roof deck with fruit trees, urban garden with drip system; views of the Hollywood Hills

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90069 ZIP Code in April was $2.344 million, based on 21 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 5.6% decrease in median price compared with April 2015.

Agents: Nicole Nash, Rodeo Realty, (818) 761-7222

To submit a candidate for Home of the Day, send high-resolution color photos via Dropbox.com, permission from the photographer to publish the images and a description of the house to [email protected].

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