Home | Los Angeles County | Glendale | 91207 | 1460 Melwood Dr
MLS: CRP1-24600 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,865,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 5
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 4,441 | 0.441 | 1927 |
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRP1-24600 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Microwave, Other, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen, Other |
| Family Room | Other |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom |
| Laundry | In Laundry Room, Other, Upper Floor |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air, Other |
| Heating | Central Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Clay |
| Pool | In Ground |
| Style | Spanish |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Listing Agent | Co-Listing Agent |
|---|---|
| Heather Scherbert | Lisa Zastrow |
| Coldwell Banker Realty | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| License #: 01959915 | License #: 01780670 |
| Phone: (818) 903-3393 | Phone: (818) 371-3018 |
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