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Glendora,CA 91741
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,368 sqft
Price per Sqft $479
MLS Listing ID 25549321
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 13
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 2
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1903
Lot Size 1.552 Acres
Acres 1.5518
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Positioned on 1.6 acres of tranquil, majestic grounds rests the storied Singer Albourne Mansion, commissioned in the final years of Prohibition by the heir to the Singer Sewing Machine empire and designed by iconic architect Wallace Neff. Enshrined in the National Register of Historic Places, this legacy estate brings with it a rich history and pedigree for the most discerning collector of the world's finest. Although preserved and updated by each subsequent owner, two extensive renovations have been recently performed, the first of which was the transformation of the grounds from 2003 to 2006, and the second was in 2022, when its interior was entirely repainted in period-appropriate colors and returned to its 1930s decor as the kitchen and some bathrooms were also fully remodeled. Home to the largest rose collection in the United States, the property comprises various themed gardens: French, English, Mediterranean, Asian (with koi pond and bridge), Tropical, Biblical, and Woodland. Brick-laid pathways, soothing fountains, and formed hedges provide enchantment and wonder for the fortunate residents and their guests. Inside the main home, a Greek Revival foyer with Baccarat crystal chandelier features a signature Neff staircase and Carrara marble flooring. Rare Connemara marble, originating in Ireland, surrounds the fireplaces found in both the living room and the mahogany-paneled library/cigar lounge. Original red oak floors flow throughout each space. For optimized indoor-outdoor living, a south-facing veranda overlooks the gardens below. The kitchen, while retaining its original footprint, has been extensively renovated with new materials plus chef-grade appliances and includes a butler's pantry, window seat, and eat-in caterer's kitchen (formerly the servant's dining room). At the top of the staircase is an original iron security door for sectioning off the second-level bedrooms from the first level via lock-off. The sumptuous six-room owner's wing includes a parlor/sitting room, changing room, walk-in closets, two fireplaces, and access to both north and south terraces. The large en-suite bathroom has a separate soaking tub alcove and large shower. On the basement level, discover billiards, a screening room, and an English pub with original bar. Through a concealed door is a steel-lined safe room, one of the first of its kind, that functions as a speakeasy, complete with iron wine rack and original prohibition drain (for quick disposal of such banned spirits of the time). On the property are three ADUs, including a full free-standing 2,000-square-foot guest house with two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full kitchen, and laundry. There is also a private pool and spa, an apartment above the garage, and one of Glendora's first school houses (circa 1880s) with room for one teacher and four students! A sprawling motor court allows for at least sixteen vehicles. Due to its lush, manicured grounds and separate structures for preparation, the estate is sometimes offered as a wedding or photo venue to generate additional income. This truly exceptional, only-of-its-kind estate now awaits its next fascinating chapter. Welcome!
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area Glendora
Zoning GDE6
Rooms
Family Room 1
Other Rooms Shed(s), GuestHouse
Dining Room 1
Kitchen Gourmet Kitchen, Remodeled, Pantry
Interior
Interior Features Dumbwaiter, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Plaster Walls, Paneled Walls, Basement, Bar
Heating Solar, Fireplace, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central
Flooring Tile, Wood, Hardwood, Marble
Fireplaces Type Decorative, Game Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Guest House
Equipment Built-Ins, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway, Gated, Workshop, Garage Is Attached, Garage - 2 Car, Carport
Pool Fenced, In Ground, Private
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N Yes
View Tree Top, Orchard/Grove, Mountains, Pond, Pool, Courtyard, Hills
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Horse Property, Horse Property Unimproved, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot Shape-Irregular, Yard
Story 2
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories Two
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard