1460 Melwood Drive Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Glendale,CA 91207
OPEN HOUSE
Sat Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sun Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Wed Oct 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,441 sqft
Price per Sqft $832
MLS Listing ID CRP1-24600
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1927
Lot Size 0.442 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
In 1926, at the height of Glendale's golden era of architectural expansion, Samuel G. McClure -- publisher and owner of the Glendale News Press -- purchased a prominent knoll overlooking the growing city below. With an eye for beauty and a taste for the grand, he commissioned the construction of a Spanish masterpiece that would blend the romanticism of old-world design with the grace of California living. Nearly a century later, this extraordinary residence remains one of Rossmoyne's most admired homes - a work of residential art that has stood the test of time. Much like the celebrated Kennedy House in Palo Alto, this residence is a stunning example of symmetrical Colonial Spanish architecture. The home's exterior is defined by its classic proportions and rich period details - handmade decorative tiles, original steel casement windows fitted with wrought-iron grilles, smooth stucco walls, and a series of graceful arches that repeat as a unifying motif both inside and out. Each element tells a story of craftsmanship and splashes of modern artistry enhancements. The stately entry introduces the home's grand scale and impeccable design sensibility. Beyond the foyer, a museum-like formal living room unfolds beneath a soaring wood-beamed ceiling. Light streams through the expansive p
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air,Other
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room,Living Room
Laundry Laundry Room,Inside,Upper Level
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground
View City Lights
Building
Lot Description Other,Back Yard,Landscaped,Street Light(s)
Story 2
Water Public