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Generally described as the area between Wilton Place, Melrose Avenue,
Olympic Boulevard and La Brea, Hancock Park actually
is several neighborhoods including Windsor Square, Larchmont
Village, Brookside Village, Hancock Park
Homes in Hancock Park and Windsor Square were originally built
in the 1920s for the city's elite, such as attorneys, doctors, lumber
barons and land developers. The rich architectural heritage resulted
from the Old World craftsmen hired to construct these homes and
gardens. Outstanding architects such as Paul Williams and Wallace
Neff designed many of the estates, some of which feature ballrooms,
butler's pantries, elevators, greenhouses and chauffeur's quarters.
The central location attracts business owners and professions who
only have to commute 15 minutes to the major employment centers
such as civic center, Century City, Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles
airport. Freeway access is even closer.
The second and third generations of families who settled here in
the 1920s are now living here, contributing to the area's stability.
The abundance of trees and absence of graffiti attest to the work
of the numerous homeowner associations which maintain the ambiance
of the neighborhood as well as fight zoning infractions and find
traffic solutions.
Larchmont Village, convenient to many of the homes provides the
retail amenities for the community. Patrons can shop at antique,
jewelry, shoe, stationery and clothing stores, enjoy a range of
fine dining or relax with coffee and pastry. The is even a Yoga
Center to work off the calories.
The area is home to the Wilshire Country Club,the
Mayor of Los Angeles' official residence, and Marlborough
girls' school .
Today it is one of the most desirable communities in the country.
A community of very upscale, traditional homes. From the more moderately
priced bungalows in Larchmont Village to larger two story properties
up to estate homes on up to an acre of land.
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