$599,000

Of all the words and phrases we borrow from French, from voilà to faux pas, one of the greatest is pied-à-terre, which quite literally means “a foot on the ground.” It isn't quite a house, and certainly not a hotel. It is simply your own little place to land, a comfortable, private retreat to return to whenever you happen to be passing through, be it for a night, a month, or a couple of years. And if Los Angeles happens to be where you're passing through, this might just be your place. Welcome to Huxley #39, a beautifully updated one-bedroom, one-bathroom condominium in the very heart of Los Feliz. Set on the top floor, this light-filled home combines modern updates with the kind of location and ease that make a great pied-à-terre a great home. The spacious living room opens onto a generous private balcony with sweeping views of the Verdugo Mountains and Los Feliz Boulevard, a perfect spot for morning coffee, an evening glass of wine, or simply watching the neighborhood go by. Inside, the home features new flooring, high-efficiency LED recessed lighting, and a redesigned kitchen with stainless steel appliances and brand-new countertops. The building offers some of the lowest HOA fees in the area, with utilities, building maintenance, and insurance included. Recent building impro