LA neighborhoods famed purple Victorian home built in 1888 hits the market for $2M

There are colorful houses in Los Angeles.There are neutral houses — and Neutra houses — in Los Angeles.

And then there’s this one.Sitting proudly atop Mount Royal Drive in the aging-hipster enclave of Eagle Rock is a 138-year-old Queen Anne Victorian painted head to toe in unapologetic purple.And lavender.

And mauve.With a dash of cotton-candy pink and a smattering of seafoam, Fanta orange and terracotta.Locals call the property Esperanza — Spanish for “hope.” Seeing as it just hit the market for $2 million, ordinary local house hunters can only “hope” to get their dainty gloves on this vintage showstopper.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story Built in 1888 right before the collapse of the Southern California land boom, the house is pure Victorian pomp and grace.Think a witch’s hat turret, a wealth of spectacular chandeliers, decorative scalloped shingles, a wide covered porch framed by stone (perfect for judging passers-by “To Kill a Mockingbird” style), a separate secret balcony accessible by a sexy spiral staircase, and that impossible-to-ignore lavender exterior framed in bright-pink and dark-purple trim.

It looks like something a fairy-tale pixie hopped up on grape soda might have dreamed up.The generous 2,670-square-foot home boasts four bedrooms and three bathrooms on a nearly half-acre lot — with “city light” views.Inside, classical details stand the test of time — wood floors throughout, a dramatic living-room fireplace, and that respectable all-bedrooms-up layout.The kitchen, primary suite and bathrooms have been blessed with more recent upgrades, but the theme of purple royalty remains strong throughout, including the kitchen island.Speaking of bathrooms, those grandiose bathtubs are fit for a “Game of Thrones” king, ...