Our latest listing takes us to the coveted neighborhood of Adams Hill in Glendale. It’s a majestic 1924 Spanish Revival that stands amongst a blanket of mature trees. Reimagined by celebrated local architect Barbara Bestor, it
offers a unique blend of architectural updates, original charm, and breathtaking unobstructed views of the San Gabriel Mountains, neighboring hillsides, and city lights. It is a true embodiment of Californian living.
The House Tour
Standing curbside, you see the garage and lush landscaping with native California plants and trees. As you ascend the scarlet-hued staircase, you pass one of many exterior entertaining areas, surrounded by a professionally designed garden filled with fruit trees and drought-tolerant plantings.
Upon entering, a striking visual of the outdoors greets you from the comfort of an indoor open layout. Bright, sunlit spaces and glass walls enveloping the home in greenery are recurring themes. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all interconnected to create a spacious feel. The kitchen represents excellent design, offering ample storage, generous counter space, custom built-ins, an intimate breakfast nook, and easy outdoor access. An original Batchelder fireplace and an oversized picture window anchor the living room. A full bathroom completes the main level.
The top floor comprises a spacious, verdant-toned primary suite with access to a private balcony overlooking the city of Glendale and beyond. A second bedroom, currently used as the ultimate home office, features floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry and views of the stunning back garden. A generous third bedroom and a renovated full bathroom complete this level.
The backyard is an exquisite collection of decades-old plantings and entertaining environments that awaken all the senses. Privacy and connection are in effortless interplay in this space, creating a dynamic that is both fantastic and harmonious between the property and its vast natural surroundings.
The Adams Hill Neighborhood
Adams Hills offers a quaint neighborhood experience while being a stone’s throw from all Glendale and neighboring cities have to offer. Nearby are Adams Square Mini-Park, Kafn Coffee Shop, Little Ripper, the award-winning John Muir Elementary School, and The Americana. You’re also a short drive to Silverlake, Atwater Village, Los Feliz, Glassell Park, Highland Park, and Eagle Rock, with easy access to a multitude of NELA hotspots such as The Capri Club, Dunsmoor, and Bub and Grandma’s
