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First off, while this house is located in Altadena, a check through local websites doesn’t show that it was lost in the recent wildfires in California … This Craftsman compound—a main, original home, and two ADU’s on the back of the property—presents a multitude of possibilities to live, work, create, invest, and host. Framed by two majestic California live oaks on a rare 75-foot-wide, 12,000 square foot lot it offers three unique homes, each one reimagined with the utmost attention to detail, including white oak floors, custom red oak cabinetry, custom millwork details throughout, and a cohesive color story inspired by the main residence’s distinct Arts & Crafts motif wallpaper from Bradbury & Bradbury. The primary residence employs an atmospheric color palette, rich materials, and a variety of unexpected textures ranging from the original red brick to breccia antica marble. There is original woodwork throughout, a fireplace in the living room, a rustic, though modernized, kitchen, along with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Out back there are two guest cottages that feature vaulted ceilings, an open plan living room and kitchen area, one bathroom, and a large bedroom with office space; these cottages can be used as rental income for tenants, guests, office space, art space, studio space, or whatever one my fantasize; and out behind each guest house is a covered patio and firepit area. It’s perfect to live in and rent out the back houses to help with the mortgage … or, in light of what’s happened in Altadena, offer the spaces up to those who did lose their homes.                 |
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Architecture Wednesday: Altadena Craftsman Compound
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I like them. I would replace some of the beloved wallpaper and lighten the walls a little in the main house. I would replace the open shelves in the kitchen with some upper cabinets. I could live in one of the backyard sheds.
ReplyDeleteThat wallpaper on the ceiling would *have* to go, and it's bit dark. But I could live in that. If it survived I sure hope the owners have donated those backyard places to some displaced folks.
ReplyDeleteThis one I liked, but again I have to wonder if this one survived.
ReplyDelete🤔 I agree with "Travel" that the main house needs lightening, but adding cabinets in the kitchen might add to the heaviness of the place so I would probably leave the shelves alone. It doesn't really matter though because I'll be renting out the big house and the guest unit right behind it. Me and Hubby and a coupla cats will be just fine in the small unit off in the corner. Don't come knocking; I plan to be a very quiet landlord who is very hard to find!! 😁
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ReplyDeleteHope it stays safe.
xoxo :-)