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| $3,080,000 |
| Listing Number: 22174720 |
| Status: *SOLD* |
| Listing Provided By : Janice Lee |
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| Type: Single Family Home |
| 6 Bed • 7 Bath • 7,809 (per assessor) Sq. Ft. |
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| 481 W. Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA, 91024 |
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Recognized as a �house of timeless beauty and outstanding architectural detail,� this Craftsman estate boasts more than 7,800 square feet of gracious elegance. The influence of the �Prairie School� and emphasis on the horizontality of the architecture is evident throughout. The massive porch wraps around 3 sides of the house. The entry hall has an original grandfather clock built into the base of the staircase; the foyer is complete with built-in bench seating and wainscoting with a plate rail. The stately living room features a fabulous picture window flanked by built-in bookcases. Highlights include leaded glass light fixtures and a large fireplace with a traditional Arts and Crafts mantel. The adjacent library has vistas to the backyard, access to the side porch, a guest bathroom, and a fireplace. The formal dining room is highlighted by an exquisite built-in china buffet, original chandelier and sconces, and views to the trellised side of the front porch. From the dining room there is direct access to the butler�s pantry and service hall with back stairs and elevator.
The grand staircase leading to the second floor features intricate woodwork and a large built-in window seat. There are four bedroom suites, all with amazing storage space and character. One bedroom has a separate sunny sitting room, and a charming north-facing sunroom completes the 2nd floor.
The backyard features a detached, oversized, 4-car garage with a complete guesthouse above. The guesthouse is a legal second unit (1,107 square feet) and contains a great room with fireplace, a full kitchen with dining area, a bedroom with walk-in closet, and a hall bath. There is also another historic structure on the property � a small log cabin! It was originally built in 1908 for the first owners� children as a playhouse with a fireplace inside and a chimney made of native stone; it rises from the ground as a Craftsman gem in miniature.
This truly special property is historically significant, architecturally interesting, and awaiting a new owner to add another chapter to the history of this grand property, known as �Glen Cairne.�
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| Lot Size: 1.24 (per assessor ) Acres |
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