The Ordway House is located in the beautiful, historic Western Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Built in 1909 by the California Bungalow Company of Eagle Rock, designed by noted architect Frank M. Tyler, the home’s origin story is somewhat unique. Most nearby homes of this era of this quality and size were designed by architects they chose and built to custom specifications under the supervision and approval of their future owners. This one was among the first to be built speculatively by a builder at scale, a precursor of today's ready-made developments. Initial research has led the current owners to believe it is likely one of Los Angeles’ best-preserved examples of such a home. It is new to Los Angeles’ considerable stable of filming- and event-friendly historic homes. It has never before been featured in a contemporary television or film production, making it an excellent choice for those desiring a property previously unseen by today’s audiences. It is a new entry into the event space, making it an attractive option for those desiring a unique and memorable event. We have hosted private gatherings for thirty people and two dozen dogs (a greyhound rescue!) in the backyard, dinner parties for ten and private meetings for up to two dozen on our main level, and artist photoshoots in our living room. It is and remains a restoration project, with very few interior adjustments that look out-of-place with the home’s original Craftsman features and character, making it an excellent candidate for projects of the time period of 1900 - 1925 and beyond. It retains 90% of its original finishings and details, such as Douglas fir wainscoting and trim, original built-ins, with matched stained glass and pulls, original oak plank floors, window casements and sashes, window and door hardware, cabinetry and woodwork. Light fixtures are mostly contemporary reproductions or period replacements. The interior is surprisingly light and bright for a home of the era. Further, there are no plans to make any hasty, trendy “upgrades” or “modernizations” that would distract from its classic appeal. Fun features include a fun little closet-under-the-stairs, a built-in desk in the parlor, and a secret compartment in the entryway. Sadly, the big creepy attic isn't available (several of you have asked us -- but right now, there is no flooring up there, so it's not safe for production). Its current furnishings reflect the owners' taste: Classic contemporary, Craftsman-inspired (if not to the letter of the Craftsman era), and art-forward, with a touch of punk rock. The Mrs. hopes you'll enjoy her ever-growing assortment of decorative artwork, which includes one of the largest collections of the work of California botanical printmaker Henry Evans in private hands anywhere in the world. ​ Load-in is easy with an 80x53" solid oak front door. The home has a large, well-equipped kitchen and an additional adjacent breakfast room. The lower floor area -- entry, library, living room, dining room, and kitchen -- is about 1500 square feet, and the backyard is 4000 square feet of its 9000 square foot lot. Use of the upstairs, about 1400 square feet, is negotiable; its decor is as yet unfinished, so you'll want to bring your production designer by if that's of interest. From a practical standpoint, 90% of the interior upholstery is slipcovered, making most seating fabrics (couches and dining chairs) washable, and all woodwork was refinished in the last 20 years, so our surfaces tolerate accidental messes and bumps fairly well.