Architecture Wednesday: Altadena Craftsman Compound

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.

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Architecture Wednesday: Historic Highlands 1927 English Tudor

This enchanted compound in the desirable Historic Highlands Landmark District in Altadena includes a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1927 English Tudor main house and a newly renovated 1 bedroom, one-and-a-half bath contemporary ADU—formerly the carriage house.

You enter the main house into a spacious living room with wood-burning brick fireplace, contrasting beamed ceiling, textured plaster, and original iron windows with integrated metal screens. North-facing windows frame views of the San Gabriel mountains while French doors open from the adjacent dining room to a private, sunny courtyard patio.

Original detailing and character have been retained throughout the home including built-ins, decorative tile in bathrooms, and hardwood floors. The coved doorway of the dining room lead to the family room with a fireplace as well as a contemporary kitchen with high-end appliances, gleaming wood, glass-fronted cabinetry, hand-inlaid counters, and a charming breakfast nook. The three bedrooms and two baths, with original tiling, along one side of the home while out back the former carriage house was remodeled into a modern ADU.

The first floor of the ADU is made up of a skylit living room, an open-plan kitchen, and a large full bath with a walk-in shower. Upstairs is a spacious and well-organized one-bedroom, office nook and half bath with large windows showcasing the surrounding Oak trees, the back garden, vine-covered pergolas, and mature trees.

Two homes for the price of one, with great income potential; the home was listed for $1.85M but sold for $2.1M.

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