820 N Verano Drive, Glendora, CA, 91741

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$4,495,000
18 Days On Site

820 N Verano Drive
Glendora, CA 91741

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
13
Beds
12
Total Baths
7
Full Baths
5
Partial Baths
9,368
SqFt
$480
/SqFt
1903
Built
County:
Los Angeles
Listed by Sally Forster Jones of Compass [email protected]
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Positioned on 1.6 acres of tranquil, majestic grounds rests the storied Singer Albourne Mansion, commissioned in the final years of Prohibition by the heir to the Singer Sewing Machine empire and designed by iconic architect Wallace Neff. Enshrined in the National Register of Historic Places, this legacy estate brings with it a rich history and pedigree for the most discerning collector of the world's finest. Although preserved and updated by each subsequent owner, two extensive renovations have been recently performed, the first of which was the transformation of the grounds from 2003 to 2006, and the second was in 2022, when its interior was entirely repainted in period-appropriate colors and returned to its 1930s decor as the kitchen and some bathrooms were also fully remodeled. Home to the largest rose collection in the United States, the property comprises various themed gardens: French, English, Mediterranean, Asian (with koi pond and bridge), Tropical, Biblical, and Woodland. Brick-laid pathways, soothing fountains, and formed hedges provide enchantment and wonder for the fortunate residents and their guests. Inside the main home, a Greek Revival foyer with Baccarat crystal chandelier features a signature Neff staircase and Carrara marble flooring. Rare Connemara marble, originating in Ireland, surrounds the fireplaces found in both the living room and the mahogany-paneled library/cigar lounge. Original red oak floors flow throughout each space. For optimized indoor-outdoor living, a south-facing veranda overlooks the gardens below. The kitchen, while retaining its original footprint, has been extensively renovated with new materials plus chef-grade appliances and includes a butler's pantry, window seat, and eat-in caterer's kitchen (formerly the servant's dining room). At the top of the staircase is an original iron security door for sectioning off the second-level bedrooms from the first level via lock-off. The sumptuous six-room owner's wing includes a parlor/sitting room, changing room, walk-in closets, two fireplaces, and access to both north and south terraces. The large en-suite bathroom has a separate soaking tub alcove and large shower. On the basement level, discover billiards, a screening room, and an English pub with original bar. Through a concealed door is a steel-lined safe room, one of the first of its kind, that functions as a speakeasy, complete with iron wine rack and original prohibition drain (for quick disposal of such banned spirits of the time). On the property are three ADUs, including a full free-standing 2,000-square-foot guest house with two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full kitchen, and laundry. There is also a private pool and spa, an apartment above the garage, and one of Glendora's first school houses (circa 1880s) with room for one teacher and four students! A sprawling motor court allows for at least sixteen vehicles. Due to its lush, manicured grounds and separate structures for preparation, the estate is sometimes offered as a wedding or photo venue to generate additional income. This truly exceptional, only-of-its-kind estate now awaits its next fascinating chapter. Welcome!

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Price 
$4,495,000
Days On Site 
18 Days
Bedrooms 
13
Inside Area (SqFt) 
9,368 sqft
Total Baths 
12
Full Baths 
7
Partial Baths 
5
Lot Size 
1.5518 Acres
Year Built 
1903
MLS® Number 
25549321
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.5518
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
South
Garage 
Yes
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
AttachedCarportDrivewayGarageGatedWorkshop in Garage
Property Condition 
Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Gated Community
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Total 
9368
Stories 
Two
Style 
Colonial
Zoning 
GDE6
Interior Features
Appliances 
DisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorVented Exhaust Fan
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
DecorativeRecreation Room
Flooring 
TileWood
Furnished 
Unfurnished
Heating 
Active SolarForced AirFireplace(s)Natural GasSolar
Interior 
Crown MoldingDumbwaiterEat-in KitchenBarWalk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Inside
Spa 
Yes
Window Features 
Window CoveringsDrapes
Dining Room 
EntryFoyer 
Family Room 
Kitchen 
Library 
Living Room 
Media Room 
Office 
Other 
Features - Walk-In Closet(s)
WineCellar 
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
Back YardFront YardIrregular LotLandscaped
Other Structures 
Guest HouseShed(s)
Pool Features 
PrivateFencedIn Ground
Private Pool 
Yes
Spa 
Yes
Spa Features 
In GroundPrivate
View 
HillsMountain(s)OrchardPondPool
Waterview 
HillsMountain(s)OrchardPondPool
Windows/Doors 
Window CoveringsDrapes
Community Features
Community Features 
Gated
Horse Allowed 
Yes
MLS Area 
629 - Glendora


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