2709 Visscher Place, Altadena
Offered at $3,299,000
2709 Visscher Place, Altadena
Offered at $3,299,000
Welcome to this historic 1915 Altadena architectural treasure that has been renovated with no detail overlooked. This is the home of a celebrated decorator and is picture perfect throughout. The five bedroom, five bathroom, 4,720 square foot gated estate includes a full carriage house (House: 4,204 assessed | Carriage House: 516 sqft measured) and features exquisite finishes in every room. You approach the home via a stately colonnade that leads you into the magnificent lower level that includes an elegant living room with custom built-ins and a Batchelder tile fireplace, a luxurious dining room, a gracious den or family room, as well as a downstairs en-suite bedroom. The stunning kitchen, with high end appliances including a La Cornue French range, has an adjoining breakfast room with a banquette, as well as an opulent butler’s pantry with rich, tall, wood, glass-fronted cabinets and a copper sink.
The expansive, light-filled upper story features a sumptuous master suite with French doors that open out to a Juliet balcony that offers sweeping views of the verdant front grounds with mature plantings and raised vegetable beds. The adjoining spa-like bath has a large, claw foot tub, a separate shower as well as honed marble surfaces. There are two more bedrooms on this level with a central bath and a sunroom retreat or playroom that looks out at the shade-dappled yard and treetop views. There is also a rear veranda with an outdoor kitchen, that is an idyllic perch to view the terraced, dark bottomed pool and spa. This is an entertainer’s dream that offers a place for everything all under a cloak of privacy. It feels as if you have been transported to your favorite resort.
Tucked at the back of the 23,074 square foot parcel, surrounded by the lush landscape, is a well-appointed one bedroom guest house with a living space and an alluring bath, as well as a picture-perfect front porch. This is ideal to use as a separate office or for visiting friends and relatives.
There are incredible period details in every space, including hardwood floors, deep crown moldings, custom built-ins, handcrafted carpentry throughout, deep window seats, intricate woodwork, an elevator, a grand center staircase that connects the two floors with its solid craftsmanship and wide landings as well as a secondary back staircase. This magnificent estate property that has been attributed (although not documented) to celebrated architect Elmer Grey and builder G. Lawrence Stimson, is one of the true great homes in our majestic foothill community.
License #01403784
(626) 437-7414
