BEAUTY, ANTIQUITY, SERENITY, MODERNITY
A stunning half acre corner lot Estate nestled in the historical hills of Glendale’s finest neighborhood. Built in 1929 the large two story house is a premier example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and is surrounded by a luscious olive grove that provides privacy and a year round shaded canopy. Treetop views of Los Angeles and the Downtown skyline can be seen from both first and second floors, patios and gardens.
The property’s recent restoration and renovated has been executed with with impeccable attention to detail and designed by award winning Australian interior designers. Finishes and fixtures are all high end. Plaster walls, marble countertops and integrated marble stone sinks and vanities, designer alabaster and brass sconce lighting throughout the house create spaces that feel unique and luxurious. Brand new Central Air & Heating, ceiling fans, and a gas fireplace ensure the house is comfortable all year round.
The house features incredible original architectural & decorative elements: Spanish style roof, period fixtures, wrought iron railings, tiled gas fireplace, large arched picture windows & large arched French Doors, pale white oak hardwood floors, mahogany doors, windows and molding and original and designer brass hardware.
The kitchen boasts a 6 burner double stove, microwave, dishwasher large sink, casement windows, French doors and a stunning pea green butler’s pantry. Rope moldings on the kitchen cabinetry echo the original ceiling moldings of the Great Room and brand new Thermador and Miele appliances sit integrated and built into custom cabinetry.
Large Great Living Room and extra large kitchen room, flow into dinning rooms, butlers pantries, media rooms and bathrooms on the first floor.
Wrought iron railings along the grand staircase lead to the second floor where white oak hardwood floors invite you to three large bedrooms and a home office, all with breathtaking views of foothills, tree tops, mountains and a city skyline. Each bedroom features it’s own balcony as well as private bathroom access and all bedrooms have their own built in wardrobes.
The second story home office has a gorgeous custom built mahogany book shelf cabinets, architect size wooden desk. Wrap around windows provide views of the Verdugo hills and the San Gabriel mountains beyond creating a perfect work from home sanctuary.
The property contains thousands of square feet of landscaped and hardscape gardens and courtyards providing true California Living at it’s finest.
All the grounds around the house contain a palpable sense of calm and serenity whist being only minutes from the Americana at Brand shopping & dining and the nearby neighborhoods of Silver Lake, Old-Town Pasadena, Studio City and Downtown Los Angeles.
The dark bottomed, lagoon-like swimming pool and spa is surrounded by olive trees and hardscape outdoor living, dining and BBQ areas that seamlessly flow from one area of the estate to another with beautifully rendered exterior lighting and audio sound system.
A large grass turfed area at the top of the property is hedged by fragrant jasmin and connects the secluded and spacious pea graveled courtyard and entrance area with the olive grove. Between the two, sits the Loggia, a stunning arched covered patio off the kitchen that leads to a wrap around patio overlooking the pool and olive grove.
A hedged private driveway leads up to a three car garage that is accessed form the a back lane and has direct indoor access to the house.
There is also a private paved multipurpose concrete pad at the rear of the grove - perfect for campers, boats and off street guest parking.
The property is located only a moments drive to excellent schools and amenities (Whole Foods, Trader Joes, fresh fish markets, butchers, bakeries, farmers markets, Griffith Park, Descanso Gardens, The Arroyo Seco and The Verdugo Wilderness).