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Welcome
to the Breitenstein estate! Sited on over one acre of mature oak,
walnut and deador trees, this estate is backdropped by the foothills
of the San Gabriel mountains. Built in 1928, this English Tudor Revival
is considered one of Altadenašs finest treasures. Exceptional materials,
such as hand-hewn beams and stone, are used throughout this 6000 square
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As
you enter the two-story stone vestibule, you are transported back
in time to merry England. The magnificent foyer is oak paneled, the
floors are waxed fieldstone. A large stained and leaded glass skylight
hovers over the wide oak paneled staircase. |
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cherry-paneled living room is almost 1000 square feet. The massive
Batchelder-tile fireplace is beautifully proportioned for this two-story
room with cathedral ceiling of massive beams, the edges of which are
hand-carved, goldleaf rope. The sailing ship at full mast depicted
in the 12-foot leaded bay window combines hand painting, stained glass
and relief. |
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The
library, which also has a Batchelder-tiled fireplace, offers built-in
corner bookcases with diamond shaped, leaded glass doors. |
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There
are three generous sized bedroom suites upstairs. The master suite
has a Batchelder-tiled fireplace and an expansive view of the pool
and spa. The frieze beneath the mantels of all of the fireplaces
was carved by an Italian artisan brought here for the specific purpose
of executing the intricate woodcarving throughout the house.
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The
dining room, which is also paneled in cherry and the floor hand-selected
butterfly oak, has a flower motif in the leaded glass windows. |
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ample off-street parking, the entire property is gated and has a private,
street-to-street driveway, lined by wrought iron fencing and an arbor
covered in Wisteria, that leads to a carriage house above a four-car
garage. |
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Call us: (626) 755-8383
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