Beautiful Venice Spanish Revival with Detached Studio and ADU Potential

A Venice Spanish Revival Designed for the Way People Live Today

This Venice Spanish Revival home offers a rare balance of architectural heritage, flexibility, and coastal lifestyle in one of the neighborhood’s most quietly coveted enclaves. Positioned moments from Abbot Kinney Boulevard, the Venice Canals Historic District, and the beach, the residence captures the spirit of a historic Venice California residence while introducing the adaptability today’s buyers increasingly seek. Thoughtfully composed as a Venice home with studio, the property blends enduring character with modern livability, including a detached 350-sq-ft studio and fully permitted ADU potential. Set on a street-to-street lot with additional access from Woodlawn Avenue, this distinctive Venice property with ADU potential creates a layered sense of privacy, creativity, and long-term possibility within the rhythm of Venice living.

Historic Character Rooted in Warmth and Permanence

Framed by a mature California oak, this historic Venice California residence immediately conveys a sense of quiet permanence. A Saltillo-tiled arched entry opens into interiors defined by warmth, natural light, and a fluid connection to the outdoors. The central living space within the Venice Spanish Revival home is anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace, creating both architectural presence and intimacy within the open layout.

 

Natural materials and thoughtful detailing carry throughout the residence. Hardwood floors provide continuity, while Pella casement windows and doors invite coastal light into every room. The result is an environment that feels both timeless and deeply livable, reinforcing the appeal of a thoughtfully preserved historic Venice, California, residence.

 

A Kitchen Designed for Gathering

At the center of the Venice home with studio, the kitchen balances sculptural design with everyday functionality. An elongated island beneath a skylight becomes both focal point and gathering place, while extensive cabinetry, expansive counter space, and a professional-grade range support everything from casual mornings to larger entertaining moments.

The layout connects seamlessly to dining and outdoor spaces, reinforcing the relaxed indoor-outdoor flow that defines this Venice Spanish Revival home and creating an atmosphere that feels distinctly Californian.

Private Retreats Framed by Nature

The bedrooms within this historic Venice California residence offer distinct experiences while remaining connected through a cohesive design language rooted in texture, light, and greenery.

The first bedroom opens directly to lush garden views framed by mature fig and lemon trees, creating a tranquil extension of the living environment. Adjacent, the bath pairs refined natural finishes with a vertical glass enclosure and rain shower for a spa-like simplicity.

More secluded in feel, the primary ensuite introduces a layered sense of intimacy through chinoiserie wallpaper, custom closet detailing, and a soaking tub oriented toward tropical bamboo beyond the windows. Brass fixtures, an expansive vanity, and a glass-enclosed shower complete the space with understated richness rather than excess, elevating the experience of this carefully designed Venice home with studio.

A Detached Studio with Long-Term Versatility

Beyond the main residence, layered landscaping and generous deck space lead to a detached studio that significantly expands the property’s functionality. A stained-glass Dutch door filters shifting color into the interior while an oversized skylight fills the space with natural light throughout the day.

 

Complete with its own bathroom and private access off Woodlawn Avenue, the studio functions equally well as a guest retreat, creative workspace, or secluded hideaway. Combined with the home’s fully permitted ADU potential, this Venice property with ADU potential offers a rare degree of flexibility increasingly sought after in Venice real estate. For buyers searching for a Venice home with studio, the detached space introduces both immediate usability and long-term adaptability.

 

A Distinctive Venice Property with Enduring Appeal

Few homes balance historic authenticity with modern adaptability as naturally as this Venice Spanish Revival home. From its preserved architecture to its layered gardens, detached studio, and flexible living possibilities, this Venice property with ADU potential reflects the evolving way people want to live in Venice today: connected to creativity, community, and the outdoors while still offering privacy, warmth, and permanence.

As a historic Venice California residence, the property stands apart not only for its architectural integrity, but also for the flexibility and scale increasingly difficult to find near the coast.

 

Property Details:

804 Boccaccio Ave Venice, CA 90291
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1,382 Interior SqFt
  • 3,622 SqFt Lot

Offered at: $1,765,000

Glenn Shelhamer Entrepreneur and Broker of Record at The Shelhamer Real Estate Group DRE #01950995
David Clark Real Estate Advisor with The Shelhamer Group. Hurry California's Spectacular Dream For All Program Is Here, Dream For All Program, Down Payment Assistance, First Time Home Buyers, CalHFA Dream For All Loan
David Clark Real Estate Advisor with The Shelhamer Group DRE #02134556

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