Brand new building. 9'6" high 1st floor, 9' 2nd floor. The rooms feel large because the height is much bigger. Designed and built by the owner, a 30 yr licensed contractor and designer, this ADU was added onto the existing garage. It was a 1... story studio upgraded to 2 story for a separate bedroom and family room. It is in the back of the owners private home that has alley access. The garage is a wood shop with occasional usage.

This highly insulated, custom built unit has tile on 1st floor, carpeting on 2nd floor. There is abundant storage in the attic, as well as high cabinets in bathroom, and closet storage 1st and 2nd floors. Windows look out to Long Beach houses and sky with views to the east and south. Openable skylight in bedroom lets fresh air in and views up. Whole house attic fan for summer time cooling. If it gets too hot, the central air will take care of that. Dimming LED lighting most spaces for mood. Hard wired Cat5E for connections to router in closet. Internet provider is your choice to have wired up. Same for any cable. Antenna wires provided get reception to local broadcasts clearly. 3 spaces to wall mounted TVs: kitchen, family, and bedroom. You will need to provide mounts and TV. Place in corner of family room for workstation with multiple plugs and Cat5 connection.

The design is for easy maintenance, easy access, and security. Cabinets made by owner, actually the whole place is made by the owner. Garbage disposal switch under sink. Dedicated tankless water heater. You will need to pay for the City garbage collection ($50/mo) as this is a separate address, as well as gas line service for the water heater and furnace fuel. The electrical has an electronic meter to record usage, and there is a separate water meter also to record usage. Billed monthly by owner with tabulated measurements and fees.

You get a remote control for the gate opener and the space right next to the unit. Has refrigerator and no ice maker. Has filtered water dispenser at kitchen sink. Dishwasher next to sink. Electric range and microwave with hood to exhaust cooking moisture. Bathroom has exhaust fan with humidistat to automatically come on or off with moisture. Shower has niche for shampoo and soap. Upstairs laundry room is a compact washer dryer using 220V electrical. Good counter space in kitchen for food prep. Lots of storage and drawers on ball bearing slides. Pantry under stairs is deep and shelving stores about 30 cu ft.

Walking distance to parks, a village of stores and eateries, post office, and about 5 mi from the ocean via Long Beach. Read More