1460 Avonrea Road (San Marino)

This magnificent 1907 English Craftsman style estate, one of San Marino's most elegant and beautiful properties. The Lacy Estate was built by the founder and mayor of San Marino, Richard H. Lacy, the home features many architectural and stylistic details designed by noted architects Sumner Hunt and Abraham Eager; Hunt designed many noteworthy country clubs and famous residences across Los Angeles. The property boasts a long driveway accentuated by a large oak tree, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a spacious lawn, which leads to the porte cochere and entry. The first floor features the grand living room which flows into a spacious dining room, both having large windows overlooking the backyard and access to the terrace, library with a fireplace, breakfast room surrounded by windows, large kitchen with an island and pantry, plus an adjacent family room. The elegant, wide stairway features gorgeous stained glass windows. The second level features 7 bedrooms, an office, a sitting room, and 4 balconies. The lower level has a gym, storage area, and laundry. The spacious attic with easy stairway access has the potential to be transformed from storage into a child's play space or a quiet office. In addition to the abundance of interior living space, the home offers a deck off the kitchen, a patio outside the dining and living rooms, and a private gated pool and spa nestled among flourishing gardens and botany. This home, with its large rooms and open feeling on the inside, plus the patio and lush gardens make it perfect for entertaining. Come see all that his magnificent and elegant estate has to offer!