The Most Wonderful Spanish Colonial Revival In Altadena, $5.75M

Author:Philip Ferrato

The 1920s were boom times in the L.A., and one of the period’s most prolific developers was Frank Meline, an entrepreneurial architect with both business acumen and great taste. At the time this house was constructed—the chief architect of the Frank Meline Company was a young designer named Wallace Neff—who no doubt had a hand in this project. Proving especially adept at grand Spanish Colonial Revival homes, Neff would move on to his own practice, designing some of LA’s grandest houses until the Great Depression. 

Like neighboring Pasadena, Altadena possesses a wealth of historical revival architecture; this classic home has been beautifully and sensitively renovated, imbued with the spirit of its time.

What We Love: The visually cohesive palette throughout the house; the extensive use of Moroccan tile and vintage light fixtures.

There are many outdoor spaces, but our favorite is this sheltered seating area with steps leading from the primary suite. There’s also a pool cabana a guest casita on the .62-acre lot.

For More: Go to the listing for additional images, details and an extraordinary opportunity to time travel in style, represented by Tracey Clarke of Sotheby’s International Realty Beverly Hills Brokerage.