4180 Del Mar Avenue

On acreage that had previously been home to pasture and training facilities for his family's thoroughbred racehorses, architect Clifton Jones Jr. developed a tract of distinguished garden home duplexes. Known as Cerritos Circle, its modernist post and beam designs show the influence of his then USC professors Edward Killingsworth and Calvin Straub. Offered here is the largest model within the tract (plan D), with both residences featuring dramatic double-height living/dining areas, a sculptural spiral staircase, and floor to ceiling walls of glass at east and west facings. As side by side units, each has the feeling of being its own single family home; with 2 bedrooms / 2.5 baths in more than 1,300 sf, updated kitchens, spacious open plans, expansive back patios, and separate direct access two car garages. These were developed for an owner to live in one and rent out the other, with privacy between units having been a primary consideration in the design. Located in Long Beach's highly desired Los Cerritos/Virginia Country Club neighborhood: with tree lined streets, historic homes, excellent school district, adjacent Dominguez Gap Wetlands + nearby shopping, restaurants, and breweries of Bixby Knolls (Sushi Nikkei, Nonna Mercato, Ambitious Ales, Taboon, Hiro Nori, Sala and many more). Central location with easy freeway access for commutes to both Los Angeles and Orange County, and less than 1.5 miles from a metro station.