Home of the Day: A million-dollar treehouse in Silver Lake

"The million-dollar city view that sprawls beneath the treehouse of this classic Spanish-style property is anything but child's play. Glittering city lights, spectacular sunsets and the iconic Hollywood sign form the backdrop for this well-situated Silver Lake home and its outdoor living spaces."

"Inside, details of note include a gourmet kitchen, wine storage, smart-home tech and, of course, lots of windows. Features: Treehouse with automated staircase; outdoor fireplace and kitchen; gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless appliances; dedicated wine storage; bathrooms with radiant-heat flooring; master suite; swimming pool."

"Smart-home features operated via tablet or mobile phone include: lights, sound system, HVAC, security cameras and alarm system. The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90039 ZIP Code in March was $850,000, based on 14 sales, according to CoreLogic."

This Silver Lake home at 2001 Micheltorena Street is a 1,317-square-foot, three-bedroom Spanish-style property built in 1948 and listed at $1.7 million. The distinctive treehouse design offers million-dollar views of city lights, sunsets, and the Hollywood sign. Key features include a gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless appliances, dedicated wine storage, radiant-heat flooring in bathrooms, a master suite, and a swimming pool. The property incorporates comprehensive smart-home technology controlled via tablet or mobile phone, managing lights, sound systems, HVAC, security cameras, and alarm systems. An automated staircase accesses the treehouse, while outdoor amenities include a fireplace and kitchen. The 5,613-square-foot lot sits in the 90039 ZIP Code, where median home prices reached $850,000 in March, representing a 16.4% increase from March 2015.

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