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.

Address: 2001 Micheltorena St., Los Angeles, 90039

Price: $1.7 million

Built: 1948

Lot size: 5,613 square feet

House size: 1,317 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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.

About the area: 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. That was a 16.4% increase in median price compared with March 2015’s.

Agents: Jeffrey Young, Sotheby’s International Realty, (310) 205-0305

To submit a candidate for Home of the Day, send high-resolution color photos via Dropbox.com, permission from the photographer to publish the images and a description of the house to neal.leitereg@latimes.com.

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