In Long Beach, a 1960 ranch home has been extensively upgraded, overlooking the historic Virginia Country Club.

The Virginia Vista Residence was built in 1969 in the enclave, which comprises a small group of homes that share a 6.5-acre park-like setting with lands and trees adjoining the Virginia Country Club golf course. It is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Long Beach, noted for its large estates and homes dating back to the 1920s.

The single-storey California property has a low profile, pitched roof, and overhanging eaves. Inside, living spaces span 3,000 sq ft with a large open-plan living room at the heart of the plan, anchored by a soaring 16-ft-tall slumpstone fireplace in the living room.

In classic MCM style, beams cross the ceilings, and a wall of north-facing windows look towards the greenbelt and golf course beyond, injecting a burst of greenery into the minimalist colour scheme and bringing the outdoors in.

A staircase leads to a lofted office area (or additional sleeping space) overlooking the atrium, while three bedrooms can be found on the main level.

Nate Cole of Modern California House is listing the three-bedroom Long Beach home for $1.998m.

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