8658 Via Santa Cruz Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605

$1,295,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,591  sqft
Built in 1951

Extraordinary! Located on an extremely private cul-de-sac in the heart of Original Friendly Hills, this absolutely elegant, custom-built, Old English Tudor style home was designed and fashioned with grace and charm. Step back into another era of aristocratic lifestyle and enjoy this amazing home and property and its beautifully maintained lawns and gardens. Many architectural details originate from England; brought to Whittier and handset into place for an authentic look and feel. Enjoy the warmth of the elegant fireplace in the formal living room with highly polished wood flooring, gaze out to the rose garden through the leaded glass windows, and enjoy a book from your private library. Pass through the fabulous stone-framed doorway and into the formal dining room where you can entertain friends and family and gather for elegant meals and conversation in this room that features a magnificent built-in china display hutch, beautiful windows and a passage door to the rear patio and gardens. The Pub Room with peg & groove wood flooring and a strong beam ceiling is the absolutely splendid spot for late night conversations at the bar, throwing darts or just enjoying spending time with friends. Two spacious bedrooms are located in the South Wing and a 3rd bedroom is located in the North Wing- a clever allocation of space and distance. The kitchen is intimate and functional and offers all that is required to prepare delicious meals. The garage is finished and enjoys a fine checker board pattern floor. The gardens are extensive with a large lawn for parties and play and there is a f

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bar,Beamed Ceilings,Tile Counters
Laundry:
Closet Stacked,Inside
Flooring:
Stone,Tile,Wood
A/C:
Central Forced Air
Heating:
Forced Air Unit
Fireplace:
FP in Living Room,Gas Starter

Exterior

General:
Wood
Style:
Tudor/French Normandy
Pool:
None
Parking:
Driveway,Driveway - Brick,Private, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Wood,Shake,Shingle
General:
1 Story

Location

HOA Amenities:
50.0, Annual

Lot

Zoning:
WHRE20000*, 8149023003
View:
Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Water:
Private
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
California Regional MLS, California Regional MLS

This listing courtesy of:
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants, Carla Lowinger

About Whittier, CA

Housing

Number of Units
57,668
Median Home Value
$564,101
Median Rent
$1,401

37.25% of housing units are renter occupied.

2.91% are vacant.

Commute

Car
78.96%
Public Transportation
1.14%
Walk to Work
0.88%
Work from Home
18.19%
Other
0.48%

The median travel time to work is 30 minutes.

People

Population
188,521
Median Age
36.60
Median Household Size
3.35

Education

High School
29.92%
Associate’s Degree
8.72%
Bachelor’s Degree
14.86%
Graduate Degree
8.05%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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