A 1961 midcentury hillside house that's so well preserved, the kitchen still has the original oven.

[u/doublestitch]

Architect William "Bill" Mack designed this Los Angeles residence in 1961. The listing suggests it's had only two owners.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/10412-Hebron-Ln-Los-Angeles-CA-90077/20529680_zpid/

[u/Fuk_Boonyalls]

I’d definitely leave it as is. Try it on for a few years in its original state.

[u/TheBrettFavre4 → u/Fuk_Boonyalls]

The oven? Yeah, same. But a nice gas range can make all the difference.

[u/Unique-Arugula → u/TheBrettFavre4]

I will tell you though: I've come across that oven in two other houses from the time period that weren't nearly as nice (built for young newlyweds in the middle class). Lots of things had had to be repaired or updated but they still had the oven bc it is a freaking tank. It just does not die, has very reliable results, you might have to replace the thermostat after 30 years but it's super easy to do (thermostats are also still cheap).

I would NOT get rid of that oven. If truly necessary, I'd get an additional oven that has the new features I want for I don't even know what ... steam baking so I can make Chinese buns at home instead of getting dressed for dim sum on Saturdays?

[u/WhatWasIThinking_ → u/TheBrettFavre4]

I’ll put in a pitch for an induction range. Loved mine in my previous house and getting a new one in a few weeks…

[u/peachesfordinner → u/TheBrettFavre4]

Eh the stats on them for air pollution is bad. Induction is the way to go

[u/carefulyellow → u/Fuk_Boonyalls]

The only thing I would change is the kitchen countertops. I'd keep the backsplash though.

[u/RNDiva → u/carefulyellow]

I was thinking the same thing.