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665 S Allen AVE San Marino, CA 91108
6 Beds
6 Baths
7,986 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $7,188,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,986 sqft
Price per Sqft $900
MLS Listing ID P1-15356
Sold Date 01/17/24
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 2
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1924
Lot Size 0.630 Acres
Acres 0.6297
Lot Dimensions Public Records
Property Description
The Lester G Baldwin House, an architectural masterpiece designed in 1924 by prominent architect George Washington Smith, a brilliant visionary celebrated as the ''Father of Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture'', is available for the first time in over 51 years. Nestled in a prestigious neighborhood by the world-renowned Huntington Library Gardens, Smith created an Andalusian treasure resplendent in detail and character, with exquisite Moorish and Spanish architectural elements elaborately displayed within the estate's monumental walls. Lovingly maintained, updated and cherished by its long-time owners, this pedigreed home embodies the romance and craftsmanship of a bygone era. The picturesque white-washed facade of the Baldwin House is reminiscent of homes in the south of Spain, where Smith spent a considerable amount of time. A romanticized gateway lends view to Moorish arched garage doors and a grand cobblestone motor court. Enter through a hand-hewn front door into a beautiful foyer with glazed tile floors, original sconces and a charming powder room. A spectacular hallway with Moorish arches leads to a magnificent library, a baronial living room and a formal dining room. Using the finest materials, such as heavy timbers, custom millwork, hand-forged glazed tiles, intricate grill work and French doors, Smith transformed Andalusian simplicity into one of suburban splendor. His refined talent of 'turning' the house away from the street allows this magical home to open to a glorious sun-drenched rear yard, complemented by a wonderful family room, spacious gourmet kitchen with breakfast area, and multiple outdoor terraces. Perfect for extravagant entertaining or intimate enjoyment, the gorgeous park-like grounds mirror the casual elegance of this Spanish jewel, with its inviting pool, spa, barbecue, orchard and grassy yard, and complements the mystique of Smith's overall design. A downstairs bedroom suite, an office, and a delightful pool casita, complete the first level. Gracing the sprawling second floor are four enormous bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and verdant garden and mountain views, three full bathrooms, and an exterior stairway. Only a stone's throw from coveted San Marino public schools, the Huntington Library, Caltech, Polytechnic School, the Langham Huntington Hotel, and with easy freeway access to DTLA and the West side, this beloved historical estate is truly an incredible once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 655 - San Marino
Building/Complex Name Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens
Rooms
Other Rooms Guest House Attached
Basement Unfinished, Utility
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Ensuite Laundry Inside, Laundry Room, Stacked
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Atrium, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Location Inside,Laundry Room,Stacked
Heating Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room, Stacked
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lighting, Rain Gutters
Garage Door-Multi, Driveway Level, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage Faces Front, Garage, One Space, Side By Side
Garage Spaces 3.0
Garage Description 3.0
Pool Fenced, Filtered, Heated, Pool Cover, Waterfall
Community Features Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Pool, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Spanish Tile
Porch Deck, Open, Patio
Parking Type Door-Multi, Driveway Level, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage Faces Front, Garage, One Space, Side By Side
Attached Garage No
Total Parking Spaces 15
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Raised
Sewer Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
Water Public, Private
Architectural Style Custom, Mediterranean, Spanish
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Guest House Attached
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
Schools
Elementary Schools Valentine
Middle Schools Huntington
High Schools San Marino
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 5329003033
Security Features Security System,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Submit
Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Submit
Financing Cash to New Loan
Special Listing Condition Trust
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