San Marino, CA 91108,665 S Allen AVE
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San Marino, CA 91108,665 S Allen AVE
San Marino, CA 91108,665 S Allen AVE
San Marino, CA 91108,665 S Allen AVE
San Marino, CA 91108,665 S Allen AVE

$7,188,000

Est. payment /mo

$7,680,000

6.4%
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665 S Allen AVE San Marino, CA 91108

6 Beds

6 Baths

7,986 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 01/17/2024

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

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

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)

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

Parking Features 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

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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California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Listed by Carol Chua • Coldwell Banker Realty • (626) 688-2448
Bought with HE GEORGE GAO • RE/MAX ELITE REALTY

Trevor Smith

Real Estate Broker | License ID: DRE 01700986

+1(858) 539-9999

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