1010 W Upas Street

Welcome to 1010 W. Upas Street! A one-of-a-kind custom-built home designed by Ted Smith and associate, Kathy McCormick, tucked away in the Spruce Canyon neighborhood of Middletown. Built in 1984 when open plan was the norm in “commercial architecture”, Ted Smith’s idea was to adopt this concept for a residential home. It was considered “unconventional” and was featured in Architectural Record and pictured on the cover of New West Magazine. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers 1,982 square feet of living space, high ceilings, a tremendous open floorplan downstairs, an abundance of kitchen cabinets and counter space, two sets of French doors that lead to the backyard, wood burning fireplace, half-bath for your guests, beamed ceilings & slate flooring throughout the downstairs area. Fresh air and natural sunlight make its way through the abundance of windows on each floor level. As you make your way upstairs, you’ll appreciate the beautiful hardwood flooring that continues throughout the top floors. The split-level floor plan features two bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom. The first bedroom is light and bright with beautiful French doors that lead into the bathroom. Just outside this room, you’re greeted by a small spiral staircase that takes you into the spacious open loft area. This room presents itself as an oversized primary bedroom with a relaxing sitting space that is perfect for reading. You’ll also enjoy the private en-suite bathroom as well. This top floor has a multitude of uses and has the feel of being in a tree house surrounded by nature. Almost an entire wall has built-in cabinetry, desk area, shelving and drawers that go from floor to ceiling. This area also has the potential to be made into two separate rooms if one chooses. The possibilities are endless, catering to various lifestyles. Outside, lush landscaping, tiled patio and cleared pathways wrap around the home. You’ll also find rooftop access with the potential for more outdoor space just over the 2-car detached garage. A perfect spot to sunbathe, read, entertain friends, or just hang out and relax. Sellers also have architectural design plans for an addition over the garage. This Spruce Canyon location is a short distance to Downtown, Little Italy, the famous El Indio Restaurant and Aero Club, less than a mile to the Airport, and all the shopping that south Mission Hills has to offer.