The 1920s was the Golden Age for Southern California architecture and an era of unprecedented wealth

Where opulent mansions were built in spectacular lcations. Famed architect Wallace Neff created one such masterpiece in1928, The Charles H Thorne House, an exceptional Spanish Colonial revival for the chairman of retail giant Montgomery Ward. Perched on a majestic 1.7-acre view knoll overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains and Valley, this magnificent estate sits on a private gated lane in the exclusive Los Altos neighborhood, across from Annandale Golf Club and minutes from DTLA and the West side. Lovingly restored by its owners of 50 years, Neff masterfully crafted this lavish view home around a romantic central courtyard with flowering bougainvillea & fountain, inspired by the Mission San Juan Capistrano. With its thick arched walls, intricate grillwork, carved doors, ornate fixtures & patterned tiles, this gated oasis features a versatile floorplan with grand public rooms, 3 fireplaces, a stunning LR boasting 20' tall beamed ceilings, a dramatic DR, cozy den. comfortable library, big chef's kitchen, ten BRs, remodeled BAs, refinished wood floors, newer HVAC, copper plumbing, guest quarters & much more. Enjoy breathtaking views of glorious sunrises, sunsets & changing vistas from this magical oasis!

Featured in several books & publications and eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, this treasured Wallace Neff gem awaits its next lucky custodian.

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on 114 Los Altos Dr
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Property MLS #P1-17164 from CRMLS

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+ Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 10
Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

+ Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 12
Full Bathrooms: 12
Bathrooms On Main Level: 7
Bathroom 1 Features: Double sinks in bath(s), Bathtub, Main Floor Full Bath, Walk-in shower, Upgraded, Soaking Tub, Privacy toilet door, Closet in bathroom, Remodeled, Linen Closet/Storage

+ Interior Features

2 Staircases
Pantry
In-Law Floorplan
Copper Plumbing Partial
Balcony
Storage
Sump Pump
Recessed Lighting
High Ceilings
Built-in Features
Beamed Ceilings
Door Features: Double Door Entry, Service Entrance, French Doors
Flooring: Concrete, Wood, Tile
Window Features: Atrium, Screens, Wood Frames, Custom Covering

+ Appliances

Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Barbecue, Tankless Water Heater, Range Hood, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Double Oven, Refrigerator
Appliances YN: Yes
Laundry Features: Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Individual Room

+ Other Rooms

Attic, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Foyer, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet, Wine Cellar, Utility Room, Two Primaries, Separate Family Room, Office, Living Room, Library, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Formal Entry, Family Room, Dressing Area, Den, Basement, Bonus Room
Basement Description: Unfinished

+ Heating and Cooling

Cooling Features: Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace Features: Fireplace: Yes
Heating Features: Central, Zoned, Forced Air
Heating: Yes

+ Kitchen and Dining

Breakfast Room Description: Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen, Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Butler's Pantry, Walk-In Pantry, Utility sink, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Tile Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Kitchenette

+ Exterior and Lot Features

Barbecue Private
Sump Pump
Rain Gutters
Lighting
Fencing: Fence YN: Yes
Other Structures: Guest House Attached, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Terrace, Tile, Screened Porch, Patio Open, Concrete
Road Frontage Type: Country Road, Private Road
Road Surface Type: Privately Maintained, Paved

+ Manufactured and Mobile Info

Builder Model: Wallace Neff

+ Land Info

Lot Description: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Treed Lot, Sprinkler System, Sloped Down, Park Nearby, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Level with Street, Garden, Yard, Secluded, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard
Lot Size Acres: 1.6896
Lot Size Dimensions: 192 x 423 x 211 x 339
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 73600

+ Garage and Parking

Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Description: Attached
Parking Features: Parking YN: Yes, Parking Features: Garage - Two Door, Auto Driveway Gate, Structure, On Site, Gravel, Gated, Garage Faces Side, Driveway Level, Driveway, Covered, Controlled Entrance, Circular Driveway, Built-In Storage, Side by Side, RV Access/Parking, Parking Space, Porte-Cochere
Parking Total: 12

+ Home Features

View: Bridge(s), Neighborhood, Valley, Trees/Woods, Panoramic, Mountain(s), Landmark, Canyon, Courtyard, City Lights

+ Homeowners Association

Association: Yes
Association Amenities: Management, Maintenance Grounds, Security
Association Fee: 4500
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 375

+ Amenities and Community Features

Community Features: Golf, Park, Suburban, Street Lights

+ Other Property Info

Source Listing Status: Active
County: Los Angeles
Directions: Exit San Rafael Avenue, off the 134 freeway. Go North. Los Altos is a private gated street off N San Rafael Avenue, about 5 houses North of the freeway, across from Annandale Golf Club.
Source Property Type: Residential
Exclusions: Some pots and garden statuary. Draperies in Front middle BR & BA. TV in Primary BR. Portable fridge in Garden Room.
Inclusions: Washer and Dryer.
Area: 645 - Pasadena (NW)
Source Neighborhood: 645 - Pasadena (NW)
Parcel Number: 5708024002
Postal Code Plus 4: 1240
Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
Source System Name: C2C
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Year	Assessments Building + Land Total	Tax
2022	$285,379 + $213,118 $498,497	$7,144
2021	$279,784 + $208,940 $488,724	$6,818
2020	$276,916 + $206,798 $483,714	$6,586
2019	$271,487 + $202,744 $474,231	$6,599
2018	$266,164 + $198,769 $464,933	$6,466
2017	$260,946 + $194,872 $455,818	$6,381
2016	$255,830 + $191,051 $446,881	$6,143
2015	$251,988 + $188,182 $440,170	$6,075
2014	$247,052 + $184,496 $431,548	$5,993
2013	$245,936 + $183,663 $429,599	$5,992
2012	$241,114 + $180,062 $421,176	$5,937
2010	$236,387 + $176,532 $412,919	$5,713
2009	$235,179 + $175,630 $410,809	$5,731
2009	$234,621 + $175,213 $409,834	$5,731
2008	$230,568 + $172,187 $402,755	$5,358
2007	$226,048 + $168,811 $394,859	$5,050

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Listed 2024-04-10
$10,800,000
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+ Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 10082
Year Built: 1929
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco, Plaster
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
Living Area Source: Taped
Property Age: 95
Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Roof: Spanish Tile
Levels or Stories: Two
Building Total Stories: 2
Structure Type: House
House Style: Mediterranean, Custom Built, Spanish
Year Built Source: Assessor

+ Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
Cable Available
Water Connected
Sewer Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Electricity Connected
Water Source: Public

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Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school located approximately 0.8 miles away.
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Octavia E. Butler Magnet School is a public middle school located approximately 2.2 miles away.
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John Muir High School is a public high school located approximately 2.2 miles away.
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St. Monica Academy is a private elementary, middle and high school located approximately 0.6 miles away.
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