About 8995 Alexander
Two permitted separate homes on the lot! With Solar? OMG! This baby comes with a backup battery! Sometimes the easiest choice is to replace. The more interesting choice is to look at what is already there and see what it can become. That has been the philosophy behind the transformation of this special property. Instead of covering the original hardwood floors, for example, with less expensive, commonly used luxury vinyl, most existing floors in the front house were rescued, resurfaced, and brought back to life. The original stone faade received an authentic Italian limewash treatment. Yes, we actually waited for it to arrive from Italy. We think it was worth the wait. Home configuration: a 2-bedroom front home and a 1-bedroom rear home, offering privacy, flexibility, and the rare feeling of having your own distinct space. Private individual patios were curated and designed to create a place to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy a little Southern California sunshine. Modern comforts include mini-split systems for heating and air conditioning, bringing efficient, year-round comfort to both homes. And then theres the solar. Solar systems have been added, including a Tesla system serving the front residence, bringing smarter energy to a thoughtfully reimagined home. And not just any solar setupthe system was intentionally designed with added battery storage to capture and store solar energy for later use. The existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) provides solar power, while the added battery provides another level of flexibility by storing energy generated by the system for u
