2011 Mar Vista AVE Altadena, CA 91001

There's Sizzle & Style in this exciting 5 bedroom, 3 bath cleverly redesigned Spanish Modern. An impressive 3,895 Square Feet, structured around a cool courtyard, it graces one of the most gorgeous streets in Altadena's Country Club neighborhood. This 1916 masterpiece, in the style of Irving Gill is Now Showing in all its original architectural glory: Archway, Curved Wall, Casement Windows and Stamped Concrete Floors.

Step into the best of Now & Then ~ For the last two years, this grand dame has been creatively & cosmetically crafted for its comeback role as a 2021 contemporary beauty. As they say in Hollywood, she's had some work done, lots of it! – All new are the Roof, 3-Zone HVAC, Water Main, Sewer Line to Street, Copper Plumbing, Garage Door, Chimney Liner, 220 Electrical Panel, Smart Irrigation, Ring Doorbell & Nest Thermostat. It has been a true labor of love & permits.

The luscious high-ceilinged living room features a lovely fireplace clad in its original cool blue California China Company tile. On the upstairs roof deck off the ensuite master bedroom, there's a heart stopping, eye-to-eye view of the San Gabriel mountain range, standing perfectly purple & proud, ready for its plein air closeup.

Like the rest of the home, the jazzy kitchen is open & roomy, so you'll be part of the party as you create magic on the fab Smeg Stove. Your guest can chat drink & watch from adjacent large open dining room.

There's plenty o'storage space including a huge master closet, giant pantry & a two car garage. The laundry room is large enough to move into.
There's a trio of bathrooms, beautifully tiled in handmade Pratt & Larson & Clé tile. The good-looking showers are spacious & gracious, guaranteed to produce astounding arias. The huge gleaming bathtub in the master suite is the size of a small office. BTW, there's a real home office downstairs.

The best in California gardening is abloom on the 1/3rd acre lot. There are native oaks, roses & fruit trees: juicy fig, lemon, orange, avocado & stone fruit. This inviting courtyard home is designed for good times & celebrations. In the evenings, from one of the fine French doors step out onto the moonlit patio made for dining & dancing. Margaritas & a revival of the Mambo are inevitable at this fun, stunning home.