Designed
by noted architect Myron Hunt in 1930, this Monterey Period Revival style home
has been thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained by its current
owners. Offering over 5,200± SF of living space on nearly 26,000± SF of flat
land, this home offers both architectural appeal and modern updates for today’s
lifestyle. Located near the beautiful Huntington Library and Botanical
Gardens, in the estate area of San Marino, this gated estate property offers 6
bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, including a gracious master suite and a total of 5
upstairs bedrooms. This south-facing home is well sited to enjoy views of the
San Gabriel Mountains and the expansive view of the mature trees in this
picturesque neighborhood. The beautifully re-landscaped front grounds showcase
a gorgeous custom-designed octagonal fountain featuring handmade Moroccan tile,
an inviting brick walkway, and olive trees. Designed well for
entertainment and recreation, the private rear yard features a 20’ x 40’
swimming pool, rolling lawn, spacious patios, mature trees, a 3-car garage, and
a long driveway.
The
spacious entry hall features a double door main entrance with leaded glass
windows. Set behind the paneled wall, are the formal powder bath and deep coat
closet. The powder bath features colorful Spanish tile wainscoting,
molding detail, recessed lights, and an oversized pedestal sink. A striking
architectural feature of this home is the light-filled large foyer and its
grand curved staircase with wrought iron banister and smooth wood handrail.
The
formal living room features three sets of French doors with views of the front,
side and rear gardens, a gas and wood-burning fireplace with marble hearth and
wooden mantle, recessed lights, beautiful custom window coverings, and molding
detail throughout.
Adjoining
the formal living room is a lovely music room with built-in bookshelves and
recessed lights, custom window coverings, three sets of French doors and
oversized French doors with sidelights facing the rear yard and expansive patio.
This is the perfect place to enjoy views of the expansive grassy yard and the
gorgeous, gated and walled private side garden with custom wall fountain with
Moroccan tile detail.
Adjacent
to the music room is a charming nook with a built-in desk and built-in
bookcase. There is an additional storage closet under the stairs, accessed from
the grand foyer.
The
spacious formal dining room can accommodate a large group for entertainment.
Features include French doors facing the beautifully re-landscaped front yard
and also providing access for the rear yard, sconces with matching chandelier,
wainscoting, and double door formal entry.
A
charming second dining room can be used as a breakfast room with French doors
facing the rear yard also featuring side lights for additional natural light
and views of the yard. There is also a silver closet for additional storage.
The
current owners completed a major renovation and expansion of the kitchen and
butler’s pantry. The updated kitchen features soapstone counters, double Wolf
ovens with six gas burners and grill and griddle, farmhouse sink, disposer,
built-in soap dispenser, hot and cold water dispenser. Built-in Wolf
microwave, appliance garage, Sub Zero French door style refrigerator and
freezer with refrigerator and freezer drawers, built-in desk with custom
cabinetry and pull out drawers for additional storage, high ceilings with
custom box beam wooden detail and recessed lights, and gorgeous tile
backsplash. There is a soapstone peninsula which can be used as a breakfast bar
with bar stools and as a convenient place to serve food. The kitchen provides
views of the rear yard and pool from the kitchen window and provides convenient
access from the side kitchen door to the driveway for ease of unloading groceries
etc.
The
renovated butler’s pantry offers tremendous storage for entertainment and
features a wet bar with hammered copper sink and bronze water faucet, built-in
icemaker, and marble counters, recessed lights, and custom lighted display
cabinets. All cabinetry was custom designed by Expressions in Wood, a
high-end millwork contractor.
The
back staircase was also renovated with imported Moroccan tile and provides
access to the upstairs bedrooms and to the rear yard and patio.
All
bedrooms are en-suite throughout the home. The downstairs bedroom has French
doors facing the front yard and facing the side. This room includes 3 sets of
closets, recessed lights, custom window coverings, en suite with an elegant
three-quarter bath with basket weave marble floor, marble wainscoting and
marble molding detail, frameless glass shower, high ceilings, and beautiful
light fixtures.
The
finished basement offers additional space and features recessed lights and
tremendous storage, a closet under the stairs, washer and dryer hook ups for
two dryers and one washing machine, and a separate mechanical closet with water
heater and furnace. An emergency sump pump system was added as additional
security against a flood.
There
are white oak hardwood floors throughout the first floor and second floor. All
upstairs hardwood floors were refinished in 2020.
The
master suite features molding detail, recessed lights, two private balconies,
views of the front yard and side yard, vanity area with built-in closets and
cabinets, beautiful marble bath with hexagonal tile floor and tile wainscoting,
separate tub and stall shower.
A
second bedroom upstairs adjoins the master suite and offers a third closet to
the master suite and two sets of French doors to the front balcony.
Upstairs,
there is a large walk-in linen closet, which also has access to a separate
cedar-lined closet.
Three
additional bedrooms upstairs feature French doors to spacious balconies and
have built-in desks and bookcases.
In
addition to the finished basement laundry, there is a laundry closet on the
second floor which has a Miele stacked washer and dryer and another hallway
storage closet.
System Updates
Since the current owners
purchased this home in 2005, they have performed extensive renovations and
system updates, including:
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Electrical updated approximately in 2005.
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Installed completely new HVAC (Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system, one 4-ton, and one 5-ton system with
digital thermostats.
·
Updated Copper plumbing throughout.
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Replaced the entire sewer line from the house to
the street.
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Replaced the main water supply line from the
house to the street.
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Installed a new water heater; located in the
basement.
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Replaced the roof in 2006, including all new
underlayment and all new clay fired roof tiles.
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Installed large crawl vents for ventilation.
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Installed San Marino Security system, which
includes cameras, 24/7/365 recording, and fire/security alarm monitoring.
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Updated all garage wiring 2020.
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Installed internet / cable.
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Installed new copper gutters and downspouts.
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Seismic upgrade / earthquake bolting in 1998,
per house history.
Interior Improvements
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Performed an extensive custom kitchen
renovation, including the installation of all new high-end appliances, plumbing
fixtures, farmhouse sink, soap stone counters, high-end custom cabinetry by
Expressions in Wood (extensive storage and beautiful custom wood beam ceiling
detail), appliance garage, built-in desk with task lighting, pantry storage
with pull-out drawers, peninsula with bar seating, and hardwood floor.
Appliances include: Sub-Zero French door style built-in refrigerator and
freezer with refrigerator and freezer drawers, Wolf microwave, Wolf double
ovens with 6 gas burners, griddle and grill, gorgeous tile backsplash from
Mission Tile West.
·
Renovated the Butler’s Pantry, including the
installation of a wet bar with hammered copper sink, bronze faucet, high-end
custom cabinetry by Expressions in Wood, built-in ice maker, and marble
counters, and hardwood floor.
·
Renovated all 6 bathrooms throughout the home.
·
Refinished all of the original white oak
hardwood floors upstairs in 2020.
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Continually re-painting the home as needed.
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Updated lighting throughout the home, e.g.
recessed lighting, sconces, and chandeliers.
Garage Improvements
The current owners have
performed extensive renovations and updates to the 3-car garage, including:
·
Installed 3 new custom wooden roll-up garage
doors, painted with high-end marine high gloss varnish.
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Finished garage with drywall ceiling and walls,
LED recessed lights, storage cabinets, new pedestrian door to the rear garden,
and epoxy floor.
·
Replaced the roof in 2006, including all new
underlayment and all new roof tiles.
Landscape and Hardscape
Improvements
The current owners
invested in extensive landscape renovation to enhance the grounds in terms of
aesthetics and privacy/ security and water usage.
·
Installed front privacy gate and fencing,
including electric pedestrian gate with keypad and audio communication, as well
as electric driveway gate.
·
Installed handsome brick and scored concrete
driveway including spacious driveway area in front of the garage. This area is
also designed as a recreation space for basketball or other sports, wheel toys
and bikes.
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Installed new perimeter iron fencing around the
pool area for additional pool safety and separation from the driveway.
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Created tremendous privacy by planting and
maintaining perimeter trees along the east side of the property along the
driveway.
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Installed a perimeter wall along the west side
of the property.
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Designed and installed all new front landscape
by Picture Perfect, a high-end design-build specialty landscape firm.
This included all new irrigation, drainage, landscape lighting, new olive
trees, all new plants, and hedges.
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The current owner designed both custom
fountains, including the large front fountain and the side garden wall fountain
adjacent to the living room and music room. The gorgeous front octagonal
fountain features colorful hand-made Morrocan tile, which is set in the front
brick walkway as a focal point of the front yard.
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Custom solid wrought iron driveway gate.
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Copper gutters and downspouts.
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Designed & installed yard drainage system by
Picture Perfect Landscape.
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New driveway.