In 1926, at the height of Glendale's golden era of architectural expansion, Samuel G. McClure -- publisher and owner of the Glendale News Press -- purchased a prominent knoll overlooking the growing city below. With an eye for beauty and a taste for the grand, he commissioned the construction of a Spanish masterpiece that would blend the romanticism of old-world design with the grace of California living. Nearly a century later, this extraordinary residence remains one of Rossmoyne's most admired homes - a work of residential art that has stood the test of time. Much like the celebrated Kennedy House in Palo Alto, this residence is a stunning example of symmetrical Colonial Spanish architecture. The home's exterior is defined by its classic proportions and rich period details - handmade decorative tiles, original steel casement windows fitted with wrought-iron grilles, smooth stucco walls, and a series of graceful arches that repeat as a unifying motif both inside and out. Each element tells a story of craftsmanship and splashes of modern artistry enhancements. The stately entry introduces the home's grand scale and impeccable design sensibility. Beyond the foyer, a museum-like formal living room unfolds beneath a soaring wood-beamed ceiling. Light streams through the expansive p
MLS #
CRP1-24600
MLS Source
California Regional MLS
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Other, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room
Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen, Other
Family Room
Other
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
In Laundry Room, Other, Upper Floor
Cooling
Central Forced Air, Other
Heating
Central Forced Air
Roof
Clay
Pool
In Ground
Style
Spanish
Garage/Parking
Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Listing Agent
Heather Scherbert
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01959915
Phone: (818) 903-3393
Co-Listing Agent
Lisa Zastrow
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01780670
Phone: (818) 371-3018
1460 Melwood Dr is a Single Family Residence in Glendale, CA 91207. This 4,441 square foot property sits on a 0.441 Acres Lot and features 4 bedrooms & 5 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $3,865,000 and was built in 1927. This address can also be written as 1460 Melwood Dr, Glendale, CA 91207.
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