Property Description

Views Views Views !!! First time on the market in 30+ Years, this architecturally noteworthy 2,008 sq/ft house custom built on a 12,831* sq/ft lot, is located in the coveted College Hills neighborhood of Glendale, and was completely renovated and modernized in 2021. Designed by architect James R. Fetridge, one of the founding members of South Pasadena’s Fetridge, Wilde & Lundy architectural firm, the property shares multiple design features prominent in Mr. Fetridge masterpiece, Stagecoach Inn, a historic landmark located in Salado, Texas. In the summer of 1950, Mr. Fetridge was retained by Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Brunt to design a ranch+modern private residence on a view lot at College Hills, south of the Glenoaks Blvd. Plans were completed in January 1951 and construction began shortly thereafter. Current owners purchased the property from Mrs. Blunt’s estate in January of 1991. Minutes away from downtown Glendale and with easy access to multiple freeways, this quintessential Southern California residence is completely remodeled and modernized, while retaining all of its historical charms, including a superb indoor/outdoor flow. Boasting 28 dual pane UV coated windows and sliding doors, many with sweeping views of the surrounding hills, the house features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and 2,008 sq/ft of living space. Featuring period-favorite post and beam structure, this special retreat benefits from a fully modernized open-concept kitchen and a large living and dining area, perfect for entertaining. The house features two fireplaces, a large family room, bathrooms that have been tastefully remodeled with Kohler fixtures and exquisite tiling, and a real mahogany entry door. The open-concept kitchen, with granite countertops, white piano-finish wood cabinets and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, is a chef’s delight. A separate laundry room is accessible through the kitchen. The private extra-large master bedroom features a built-in extra-large, 8’ tall closet. Throughout the house, there are multiple other storages and closet spaces, including a 120 sq/ft workshop behind the carport that serves as a large storage room today. The house features copper plumbing and an upgraded water main. Peace, serenity, architectural distinction: Uniquely California and unquestionably superior.