Property Description
Pristine Custom Home in the South Hills Country Club and Golf Course Community with Panoramic Views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Downtown City Lights.
1062 Holiday Drive, West Covina Hills
Mediterranean Revival
Mediterranean Revival is a design style introduced in the United States in the waning nineteenth century, variously incorporating references from Spanish Renaissance, Spanish Colonial, Beaux-Arts, Italian Renaissance, and Venetian Gothic architecture. Peaking in popularity during the 1920s and 1930s, the movement drew heavily on the style of palaces and seaside villas and applied them to the rapidly expanding coastal resorts of California and Florida. Structures are typically based on a rectangular floor plan, and feature massive, symmetrical primary façades. Stuccoed walls, red tiled roofs, windows in the shape of arches or circles, one or two stories, wood or wrought iron balconies with window grilles, and articulated door surrounds are characteristic. Ornamentation may be simple or dramatic, hence, balconies and courtyards gave special spaces to enjoy the surrounding lust gardens.*
This two-story home is a great example of this glamorous style. Located to fully enjoy a 180 degree Panoramic Views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Downtown City Lights in a cul-de-sac neighborhood. Built in 1989, the unique taste of the owner reveals the character of the Mediterranean Revival style is fully expressed in the craftsmanship.
Craftsmanship starts with the front courtyard with lots of tropical palm trees and the calming sound of the water falls. The custom solid eight-foot beveled double glass front door with brass hardware, leads to the formal entry with imported Spanish tile floor, an elegant limestone staircase, poised by a custom wrought iron railing and lit with a crystal Schonbeck chandelier.
The formal living room features smooth drywall interior finish with full bullnose radiuses, custom drapery and plantation shutters and flows to the spacious, bright Dining Room with double sided fireplaces, The Dining Room is immersed with natural light, coming in through the french door that opens onto the tropical landscaped rear courtyard.
The living room features a massive custom built amenities such as, wet bar and a built-in maple gallery cabinetry, entertainment center, and custom crown molding.
The I-shaped Chef kitchen includes, Thermador double ovens, Viking individual refrigerator and freezer, wine chiller, island down vent with gas cooktop, double dishwashers, steam oven, filtered water system and an amazing custom coffered ceiling with designer lighting. The greenhouse window provides a ample light and a cozy nook makes it warm and comforting while sipping your fresh coffee in the morning, looking out to the stunning backyard.
The master bedroom has a double sided fireplaces between the suite and bath, unobstructed view of the mountains and city lights over the balcony, custom draperies, Calcutta marble counters, oversize tub, dual sink, frameless glass shower doors, sitting area, and a custom built wardrobe closet. The office connects to the master suite has ample space for your business equipments and filing cabinets.
The feeling of the Hawaiian Tropics is present in the rear courtyard as it offers palm trees, lush greeneries, meticulously maintained grounds with thriving fruit trees, roses, bougainvilleas and much more. Perfect for Summer! The Olympic-size pool with new equipment, awaits you to refresh during the heat and the Spa warms you during the twilight. Feeling the soft, warm breeze and hearing the music of the singing birds coupled with your favorite drink will lend itself to a well deserved nap. Yet the backyard is spacious for entertaining as well with built-in BBQ and 180 degree Panoramic Views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Downtown City Lights! It is truly a private retreat! You have to experience it to fully appreciate it!
Custom and lovingly maintained by the same family for 28 years, this is a glorious opportunity to own a magnificent custom Mediterranean inspired treasure in the South Hills Country Club and Golf Course community!
South Hills Country Club offers several membership programs designed to make the country club lifestyle accessible to everyone. Superb Amenities include:
* 18 hole championship golf course
* State-of-the-art practice facility
* Hard surface tennis courts
* Full-size swimming pool
* Private fitness facilities
* Fine and casual dining areas
* Private event space for up to 250 guests
* Extensive social activities for the entire family
* Nationally recognized, award winning wine program
* Junior golf and swim teams
* Various men’s and ladies tournaments
Source: Wikepia-Mediterranean Revival architecture
