Upscale Cottage With Separate Guest Cottage in the Hollywood Hills Asking $799,000

Open House: Saturday, May 2, 2015 between 2 PM - 4 PM;
Sunday, May 3, 2015 between 2 PM - 5 PM 6977 Sunnydell Trail, Hollywood Hills

Price: $799,000
Beds, Baths: 2 beds, 1.75 baths
Floor Area: 906 sq. ft.
Per the Listing: "Light, bright, and airy Napa-style retreat nestled in the heart of the Hollywood Hills. This 1940 gem's features include vaulted ceiling w/ exposed beams, inviting fireplace, character hardwood floors, and stellar updates throughout. Entertainer's kitchen w/ custom cabinets, Carrara marble counters, and Bosch, NXR and Liebherr appliances. Beautifully remodeled bath features Lefroy Brooks hardware and a Duravit sink. Multiple sets of French doors, gracious decks, and mature landscaping help create a magical indoor/outdoor experience that is perfect for relaxing with friends or dining under the stars. Guest cottage features a half bathroom and high ceilings. It's perfect for out-of-town visitors, a home office or an afternoon nap. Two-car carport plus additional off-street parking spot. A stone's throw from the crest of the Runyon Canyon hiking trail."

If you didn't get into Yaddo or MacDowell this year, this bucolic compound might make a decent micro-writers' colony. It last traded hands almost exactly two years ago for $720,500, and looks to have been nicely upgraded since then.

6977 Sunnydell Trail [Redfin]