114 Los Altos Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105

$10,800,000 Asking Price

10 beds
12 baths
10,082  sqft
Built in 1929

The 1920s was the Golden Age for Southern California architecture and an era of unprecedented wealth, where opulent mansions were built in spectacular locations. Famed architect Wallace Neff created one such masterpiece in1928, The Charles H Thorne House, an exceptional Spanish Colonial revival for the chairman of retail giant Montgomery Ward. Perched on a majestic 1.7-acre view knoll overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains & Valley, this magnificent estate sits on a private gated lane in the exclusive Los Altos neighborhood, across from Annandale Golf Club & minutes from DTLA & the West side. Lovingly restored by its owners of 50 years, Neff masterfully crafted this lavish view home around a romantic central courtyard with flowering bougainvillea & fountain, inspired by the Mission San Juan Capistrano. With its thick arched walls, intricate grillwork, carved doors, ornate fixtures & patterned tiles, this gated oasis features a versatile floorplan with grand public rooms, 3 fireplaces, a stunning LR boasting 20' tall beamed ceilings, a dramatic DR, cozy den. comfortable library, spacious chef's kitchen, ten BRs, remodeled BAs, refinished wood floors, newer HVAC, copper plumbing, guest quarters & much more. Enjoy breathtaking views of glorious sunrises, sunsets & changing vistas from this magical oasis! Featured in several books & publications, and eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, this treasured Wallace Neff gem awaits its next lucky custodian.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
2 Staircases,Balcony,Beamed Ceilings,Copper Plumbing Partial,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Sump Pump
Laundry:
Laundry Room,Inside
Flooring:
Tile,Wood
A/C:
Central Forced Air,Zoned Area(s)
Heating:
Zoned Areas,Forced Air Unit
Fireplace:
FP in Living Room,Den,Gas Starter,Raised Hearth

Exterior

General:
Stucco,Concrete
Style:
Custom Built,Mediterranean/Spanish,See Remarks
Other Structures:
Guest House Attached
Pool:
None
Parking:
Driveway,Auto Driveway Gate,Built-In Storage,Circular Driveway,Controlled Entrance,On Site,Parking Space,Porte-Cochere,Side by Side,Structure, Parking spaces: 12

Construction

Roofing:
Spanish Tile
General:
2 Story

Location

HOA Amenities:
4500.0, Annual
County:
Los Angeles

Lot

Topography:
Level
Zoning:
5708024002
View:
Mountains/Hills,Panoramic,Valley/Canyon,Courtyard,Landmark,Neighborhood,Trees/Woods,City Lights
Restrictions:
CC&R's

Utilities

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

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Carol Chua

About Pasadena, CA

Housing

Number of Units
65,196
Median Home Value
$859,242
Median Rent
$1,691

56.86% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.11% are vacant.

Commute

Car
50.16%
Public Transportation
3.56%
Walk to Work
2.81%
Work from Home
40.76%
Other
1.55%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
151,060
Median Age
39.70
Median Household Size
2.58

Education

High School
13.48%
Associate’s Degree
6.52%
Bachelor’s Degree
28.74%
Graduate Degree
26.04%

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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