Unless you lived under a rock with no access to a TV, chances are you are familiar with the TV show Cheers which ran for 11 years, from 1982 to 1993. Since then, it has been seen again and again via reruns. Cheers is responsible for beginning long successful careers for many of its’ actors including Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Kirsty Alley, Kelsey Grammar and many others.
This is also where Rob Long, the talented executive producer of the show who started as a writer when he was just 25.
Long also is responsible for restoring his 1909 Transitional Craftsman home ideally located just blocks from famed Venice Beach and Abbot Kinney Boulevard shopping and dining areas in Los Angeles.
The gorgeous and spacious main entry of the house has enough space for a small porch with two comfortable rustic chairs on either side of the large wooden main door flanked by large windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The Craftsman-style home has a mudroom with a cushioned stool in the middle of the hardwood flooring next to the tall wooden cabinet for shoes and jackets. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The living room has a simple and cozy vibe to its beige walls and ceiling brightened by the glass door leading to a garden. The living room has a large L-shaped sectional sofa paired with a small coffee table. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The dining area has a beautiful wooden dining table complemented by the blue table runner and topped with a simple chandelier. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com..
The curved wooden dining table is surrounded by wooden dining chairs of the same hue with beige cushions to match the walls and ceiling of the area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The charming kitchen has a large kitchen island topped with a hanging pot rack that gives the kitchen a more homey feel. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The large kitchen island has its own sink and across from it is the cooking area with stainless steel backsplash housed by cabinetry lining the walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The kitchen area is separated from the rest of the house by a beautiful wooden shelving that offers a clear view of the staircase on the other side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The primary bedroom has a wooden four poster bed with white linen that matches the bed sheets and pillows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
At the foot of the bed by the window is a comfortable little area for a couple of arm chairs as a reading nook complemented by a potted plant. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The light and white tones of the bed is comtrasted by the colorful and patterned area rug underneath that covers most of the hardwood flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
At the other side of the bed is a wooden desk paired with a wooden chair for a comfortable little study corner as part of the primary bedroom. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the study area shows that the wooden desk top is adorned with charming knick knacks paired with framed photos and even a ceremonial sword at the top. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The primary bathroom has gorgeous green tiles that gives it a unique glow. The modern vanity has two sinks beside the shower area with an overhead shower. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the modern steel vanity shows that it also has an industrial-style feel to it augmented by the wall-mounted lamp above the two mirrors. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The second floor hallway has a narrow hardwood flooring and bordered with a row of wooden railings and banisters for an indoor balcony. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This second floor hallway has a large wooden structure lining wall with shelves and cabinets for decors and books. Beside it is a cushioned bench under the window for a reading nook. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Just a few steps from the dining area is the library that also functions as an office with its simple wooden desk and chair in the middle. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The library also has the same hardwood flooring as the rest of the house that complements the beige walls and ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The walls of this library are dominated by tall built-in wooden bookshelves that match the tone of the hardwood flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Rob Long purchased this 2,936 square-foot home in 1998 for $490,000, it is now on the market for $3.75 million.
This home really does have it all, especially after Long’s upgrades. The home today has all the bells and whistles you could want while retaining the homes’ original grandeur.
In addition to the great location, this house has a fabulous kitchen, which is a home chef’s dream. The kitchen is the real showstopper.
If you pride yourself on your culinary skills, you will enjoy the chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances including a custom La Cornue range. It has a bluestone island with a slate countertop and built-in sink, perfect for creating your favorite culinary primarypieces. The kitchen features plenty of natural light with a window and French doors that lead to the outside deck with a dining area and an Earthstone Pizza oven.
Perfection Inside and Out
Inside this upgraded home, you will find three bedrooms and four baths. A fourth bedroom has been repurposed as a library with built-in floor to ceiling cherry bookshelves.
The dining room features an oversized window and antique chandelier retained as a nod to its history and days gone by. The bar area is a great place to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening and has two wine coolers. All you have to do is fill it with your favorite vino.
The living room features a cozy fireplace and the upstairs landing features more bookshelves and storage. The thing that you will love about this house is all the natural light due to the numerous windows, glass doors and skylights. The home has beautiful wooden floors throughout.
While this home is gorgeous inside, it is just as spectacular outside, It’s the perfect home for those that enjoy entertaining.
The welcoming front porch is the perfect place to end the day or catch up with friends and neighbors.
Through French doors, you will enter the expansive wooden deck which has a dining area, fireplace, pizza oven and plenty of lush, easy-to-care-for mature landscaping. It is welcoming and private and the perfect place to lounge after a hard day at work.
This is truly a great property, from the location to the large rooms, chef’s kitchen and outside entertaining areas. It has it all! What you won’t get with this home though, and that is the numerous Emmy and Golden Globe awards that Cheers received during its 11-year run. You will have to earn your own.
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
Combine all that with a love of writing and Homestratsophere.com was born. He balances his working time between running his interior design company, working on his off-the-grid cabin and publishing homestratosphere.com.
