This stunning Spanish Colonial Revival home at the corner of Midlothian Drive and Meadowbrook Road in the highly coveted estate neighborhood of Altadena was built in 1929. The Hutchison family purchased the vacant parcel from the Altadena Town and Country Club. Spectacular and elegant inside and out, this home is one where cars frequently slow down simply to admire the grandeur of the estate that sits on a knoll above the fray. Only eight families have been fortunate enough to call this remarkable home their own over its storied 91 year history. Off the entry sits the romantically refined living room. Framed by an expansive archway, this salon-scaled room features a panoramic studio window with a wondrous mountain view to the north and sweeping neighborhood vistas to the east. An elegant arched fireplace, adorned with scenic Batchelder tiles and full mantle is a focal point of the home’s interior charm. The original glistening hardwood floors and period sconces complete this stunning room. A matching archway off the entry hall leads to the formal dining room which showcases a tray ceiling accented by 14 karat gold surrounds, with lovely multi-paned windows capturing more mountain views. Hardwood floors and a hand-turned wrought iron chandelier complete this lovely family gathering space. The oversized kitchen is ideal for entertaining with its deep tile peninsula and seating for 4+, a five-burner Viking black glass cooktop, an industrial hood, a full-sized pantry, all stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, and a double porcelain sink beneath the window. Two sets of French doors open to the expansive back patio, pergola and yard. The breakfast room between the kitchen and dining room has seven multi-paned view windows and is brimming with morning light and charm. A hallway off the entrance leads to the carpeted study with windows overlooking the lush grounds of the estate and another set of French doors leading to the hardscaped organic garden and twilight patio. The first floor also features a laundry room, and full bath with stone countertops and an entry door just off the drive-through attached garage. Two spacious bedrooms featuring the original hardwood floors, period sconces, and walk-in closets complete the downstairs with a bathroom nestled between the bedrooms featuring Carrara marble, beautifully preserved original tile wainscoting, and a well-appointed and tiled shower over bath. A winding wood staircase with a wrought iron railing illuminated by an elegant chandelier leads to the landing and two large upstairs bedroom suites. These very spacious suites sit on either side of the landing with a graceful archway, sitting area and two built-in linen cabinets. The larger en-suite bedroom has an abundance of windows looking towards the mountains through a stately Deodar tree. This bedroom connects to its own dressing room and an enclosed sleeping porch. The porch area with its wall of windows can be used as an exercise room, additional closet space or even an office space for those working from home. The attached bathroom is showcased by its original vintage tiles, handles, knobs, and wainscoting with a pedestal sink, period tile flooring, a cast iron bathtub and an archway into the stall shower. The adjacent bedroom suite to the west is highlighted by a Juliet balcony for stepping outside to enjoy the views, hardwood floors, period light fixtures, a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom also with tile wainscoting, new tile flooring as well as a separate shower and tub. Situated on more than half an acre, this corner lot with expansive grounds includes a large outdoor patio with a dining area, an oversized in-ground heated chlorine pool, a large grassy area, many mature and exotic trees and an organic garden area with raised beds all within a fully enclosed back yard. This stunning Altadena gem has twice been on the Altadena Home Tour and the Altadena Heritage determined that the “Hutchison House” was eligible for listing on an inventory of significant properties due to its fine state of preservation, its incredible design and character that lends to the beauty of the neighborhood. Who is ready to assume the privilege of ownership of this stately Spanish Colonial Revival Estate in the Altadena Country Club neighborhood?
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