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Glendora,CA 91741
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,368 sqft
Price per Sqft $479
MLS Listing ID CL25549321
Bedrooms 13
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 5
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1903
Lot Size 1.552 Acres
Acres 1.5518
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Positioned on 1.6 acres of tranquil, majestic grounds rests the storied Singer Albourne Mansion, commissioned in the final years of Prohibition by the heir to the Singer Sewing Machine empire and designed by iconic architect Wallace Neff. Enshrined in the National Register of Historic Places, this legacy estate brings with it a rich history and pedigree for the most discerning collector of the world's finest. Although preserved and updated by each subsequent owner, two extensive renovations have been recently performed, the first of which was the transformation of the grounds from 2003 to 2006, and the second was in 2022, when its interior was entirely repainted in period-appropriate colors and returned to its 1930s decor as the kitchen and some bathrooms were also fully remodeled. Home to the largest rose collection in the United States, the property comprises various themed gardens: French, English, Mediterranean, Asian (with koi pond and bridge), Tropical, Biblical, and Woodland. Brick-laid pathways, soothing fountains, and formed hedges provide enchantment and wonder for the fortunate residents and their guests. Inside the main home, a Greek Revival foyer with Baccarat crystal chandelier features a signature Neff staircase and Carrara marble flooring. Rare Connemara marble, o
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Zoning GDE6
Interior
Interior Features Family Room,Library,Office,Pantry,Updated Kitchen
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas,Solar,Fireplace(s)
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Type Decorative,Other
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Microwave,Refrigerator
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Exterior Feature Back Yard,Front Yard
Pool In Ground,Fenced
View Y/N true
View Hills,Mountain(s),Other,Orchard
Private Pool true
Building
Lot Description Irregular Lot,Other,Back Yard,Landscaped
Story 2
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories Two Story
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 8648002009