Custom, Mediterranean, Spanish

665 S Allen Avenue

San Marino , CA 91108

MLS#: P1-15356

$7,680,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: P1-15356
Listing provided by: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 9 months ago
On site: 2 years ago
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Property

Beds

6

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

1

3/4 Baths

2

Year Built

1924

Sq.Footage

7,986

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.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    6

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • 3/4 Bathrooms

    2

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Zoned

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    2

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    3

  • Construction Materials

    Concrete, Plaster

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting, Rain Gutters

  • Parking

    Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Side By Side

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck, Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Private, Fenced, Filtered, Heated, Pool Cover, Waterfall

  • View

    Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Pool, Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Paved, Rectangular Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.6297

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Custom, Mediterranean, Spanish

Price

  • Sales Price

    $7,680,000

  • Sq. Footage

    7, 986

  • Price/SqFt

    $961

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Valentine

  • Middle School

    Huntington

  • High School

    San Marino

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter, Raised

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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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.

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