Easily the best bang for your buck offering in Lafayette Square. A contemporary expression of the Italian Mediterranean vernacular, this move in ready residence sits at the very heart of historic Lafayette Square, offering a rare synthesis of old world romance and modern California ease. Reimagined in a meticulous, down to the studs renovation and maintained with unwavering care ever since, the home radiates warmth, luminosity, and enduring character. A broad, welcoming front porch sets the tone, ushering you into interiors that feel simultaneously airy and intimate. The generous floor plan includes 4 bedrooms upstairs and a fully realized third floor attic loft along with four beautifully appointed baths. Sunlight pours through the main level rooms, which include a serene sunroom, a substantial home office/bedroom option, and two en suite bedrooms. The primary suite evokes the quiet luxury of an Italian countryside retreat, complete with a fireplace that invites lingering evenings and a private balcony overlooking the tree lined neighborhood. Ascending to the third floor reveals a flexible loft level (apx. 500 sf?), ideal as a playroom, studio, guest and storage space, or secondary office, enhancing the home's sense of scale and evoking the romance of a classic three story Italian villa. Outdoors, the property unfolds into a lush Mediterranean garden sanctuary. A vibrant tapestry of lemon, pomegranate, apple, apricot, blood orange, and fig trees anchors the landscape, complemented by thriving grapevines, artichokes, rosemary, and flowering morning glories. A grape draped pergola creates an enchanting setting for alfresco dining, while a burbling fountain and a dedicated Bocce Ball court infuse the grounds with a feeling of effortless leisure. With its rare four car garage (giant ADU possibility), side garden, and an unmistakable spirit of both charm and sophistication, this home embodies the quintessential Los Angeles indoor outdoor lifestyle, infused with just the right touch of Italian allure.