The Charles H. Thorne House, designed by celebrated Architect Wallace Neff, who was influenced by Spanish and Mediterranean architectural styles, has been listed for $10,800,000 by Carol Chua, a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist affiliated with the Pasadena office of Coldwell Banker Realty. Located at 114 Los Altos Dr. in Pasadena, Calif., the exceptional Spanish Colonial revival estate encompasses an approximately 9162-square-foot main residence with eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms as well as a separate approximately 920-square-foot guest apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The property boasts spectacular panoramic views of the mountains and the entire San Gabriel Valley.
“The 1920s was the Golden Age for Southern California architecture and an era of unprecedented wealth, where innumerable opulent mansions were built in spectacular locations by celebrated architects, such as Wallace Neff. The Charles H. Thorne House is a prime example of a Wallace Neff masterpiece commissioned in 1928 for the chairman of retail giant, Montgomery Ward,” said Chua. “On a private gated lane in the exclusive Los Altos neighborhood, this magnificent residence sits among towering Italian stone pines, across from the prestigious Annandale Golf Club and only minutes to Downtown Los Angeles, studios and the West side.”
A gated circular driveway and a pair of exquisite glass front doors welcome guests into a romantic courtyard, inspired by the Mission San Juan Capistrano, and flanked by a covered barbecue area and guest rooms. Masterfully crafted, the sprawling floorplan is versatile and features grand rooms with thick walls, carved doors, intricate ironwork, ornate light fixtures, carved stonework and patterned tiles. Magnificent city and mountain views from the grand public rooms are balanced by an alternate tranquil view of the arcaded courtyard, framed by archways, flowering bougainvillea and a central fountain.
With 20-foot-tall beamed ceilings and a walk-in fireplace, the dramatic living room’s arched glass doors capture breathtaking views of the entire San Gabriel Valley. Perched on a majestic 1.7-acre view knoll with panoramic city and mountain vistas across the Arroyo Seco, the property has a four-car garage and an approximately 1,755-square-foot storage basement. Improvements include copper plumbing, tankless water heaters, newer heating and air-conditioning systems, refinished wood floors and remodeled bathrooms.
“Lovingly restored and treasured by its owners of almost 50 years, the lavish and stunning architectural design elements are on full display as Neff set out to create a comfortable, custom family home, perfect for entertaining and California indoor-outdoor enjoyment,” said Chua. “Potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, this architectural home is one of Neff's most treasured gems and awaits the next lucky owner.”
To view the home, contact Carol Chua at 626-844-2222 or carol@coldwellbanker.com.
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Photo by Susan Pickering.
