Long Beach, CA 90803 170 Saint Joseph Avenue

Welcome to Cresta Blanca, an oasis in the city that was originally built as a summer home for an Austrian ambassador. Located in a highly desirable Belmont Shore,the 1928 Spanish beauty features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and boasts a one-of-a-kind turreted foyer with an original hand painted mural of the Austrian Alps on the ceiling. With an inviting flow,guests will find themselves drawn to the spacious living room.The large dining room,which is ideal for family dinners or dinner parties,gracefully flows into the recently upgraded kitchen that showcases custom, custom cabinets, quartz countertops, professional Thermador appliances,a wine fridge and a custom paneled French-door refrigerator.The kitchen glass slider welcomes you to enjoy the outdoor sounds of a waterfall and mood lighting.The vintage railing will guide you upstairs,where you will be greeted by a master suite that is its own personal spa experience.The bathroom offers heated floors,a heated towel rack,and an enclosed steamed shower with 2 heads and 6 jets,all under a distinctive wood-beam ceiling.At the other end of the hall,you will find 2 bedrooms with a modern, renovated guest bathroom featuring custom tile inlay and a deep Greek soaking tub.Offering original updated windows with new copper flashing,smart switches,hand-hued solid walnut doors,3 balconies and a newly installed soft water system,this house is a delightful and balanced combination of modern conveniences and period charm