1270 N Hayworth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Secluded behind tall hedges and a garden wall, The Hayworth is a gated enclave of eight French Normandy townhomes from 1936, a little piece of studio-era Hollywood with the charm of a Parisian pied-'a-terre. Set back from the street for added privacy, this two-story home, the largest of the eight, has been carefully renovated to keep its soul while living beautifully today. The past shows up in the details: arched doorways, crown moldings, original hardwood floors, 1930s hardware and a graceful magnesite staircase. Light moves through the rooms all day, so even a weekday breakfast feels like a scene worth keeping. Nine-foot ceilings run through both levels. On the main floor, the formal living room opens to the dining room and on to the kitchen, an easy rhythm for quiet nights in and full tables alike, with a stylish powder room just off the kitchen. Upstairs, the primary bedroom looks out at the garden through storybook windows, and both spacious bedrooms come with not one but two...