Today I got the chance to see “The Last Stone Castle”, according to the owner.
First, the facts: 2301 Orange Cove, La Crescenta. 5 bed, 4.5 bath, 3250 sf (includes the 530 sf guest house) on 15,120 flatish lot. Listed at $1,225,000. This is not my listing, Chilluns- I just think it is darn purty.
Orange Cove is a particularly lovely street right off Briggs. I think some of the most character-filled homes in La Crescenta, Ca are on this very street. At the very end, behind a lovely electronic iron gate, is 2301 Orange Cove.
It starts with the round, native stone, turreted entry. Romance is the word as you take in the gracefully curving staircase, the massive wood beams or the artfully painted murals.
Don’t be fooled by the old world charm. This home has been fully restored and modernized. Kitchens, baths and mechanics are all up to today’s standards. Add the pool and the full guest house and you have your own private retreat from the world.
Enjoy this slide show from the pictures I found on the MLS. If this is your cup of tea, let’s go buy it! The seller of this home (who is an architect) is the perfect guy to buy my “Coming Soon” listing on Mountain. I am aching for a Mid-Century enthusiast to buy Mountain and this seller might be the ticket if one of you Chilluns buys Orange Cove.
On Sunday I was holding my Glendale Home, 853 Omar, as an open house. But, my seller had accepted an offer the day before the event was scheduled.
So, why would I still hold the home open?
There are two really good reasons. First, an accepted offer is just one step in a long process of selling a Glendale Home. We still need to get through inspection, loan, appraisal and closing escrow. Anything can happen along the way. By continuing to market the property I might attract a back up offer for the seller- in case the first buyer changes their mind. The seller wins (obviously) but the second buyer also wins. If the first buyer won’t, or can’t, close the deal, the second buyer automatically steps in as the winning buyer, securing a property that is obviously desirable.
The second reason is selfish, on my part. Open House is a fantastic way for me to create business. I can meet the neighbors and answer their real estate questions. I often meet potential home buyers and sellers who are stealthily “interviewing” Realtors to find one they might like to work with. Because I am always have a few “propportunities” in my pocket, I can share a fantastic opportunity with someone and make a great deal for everyone involved.
When is a Glendale Home SOLD? When the escrow is closed and my seller gets paid. At that point the Fat Lady will sing.
I am in the mood for a few grins, how about you? Well, I’d tell you a couple of good knock knock jokes… or, there is the one about where telephone poles come from (pole-tree farms, get it? ), but this is real estate blog.
Let’s have real estate humor!
Every listing must have pictures, presumably of the home for sale. I say must, because that is an actual rule. This has posed a problem for some of my colleagues, here, in Glendale. Let’s take a look.
So… is the house for sale or the car? Maybe the trashcan? Hard to tell…
Who turned out the lights? Do the lawn decorations give you a clue as to how long this house has been on the market?
I think this was scanned from a newspaper ad… and who is the ghost in the bottom center?
Clue: a half eaten meal on the table is NOT good staging.
The dishes are clean and there is a pantry.
Carpet pad and wood scraps are included with sale.
Oh, Chilluns! I saw the most elegant, grown up Glendale Home today! You know this house- it is right where Cleveland meets Mountain and it is just a few doors from Brand Park.
This house has not been on the market in 50 years and we have all been curious, since the owners have been working on this home, non-stop, for some two or three years. Before the pretty, let me share the stats: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4231 sf of living space and 26,640 of land. List Price is $2,100,000. Yawza.
Everything about this house is perfection. Floor plan, room sizes, condition, backyard. Remodeling is perfect- all new but it feels vintage. The yard is divided into thirds- entertaining, pool and relaxation and it is all lovely and private.
Let’s start with the entry. I must point out that this is an identical entry to Edie Beale’s home at Grey Gardens. Ok, this entry might be larger and grander… but can’t you see Edie prancing around with the American Flag? End the table is in the same place…
Ok, here is genteel front room vs the manly wood paneled den. This, my friends, is THE original man cave.
This is the large backyard. Really well dressed and circumspect people belong here, sipping mimosas.
Here is a link to the whole listing where you can see all the pictures, but I warn you. No picture can really do this home justice. It is not the details that will “get you” on this house. It is the overwhelming feeling of quality and perfection that envelopes you like a warm hug that will make you say- “Here’s my check book. When can I move in?”
Saturday is the E-Waste event at my church… here is a reprint of the post. Come on down!!
Now that the holidays are over and you’ve integrated all the new electronic wizzy-wigs into your life, you no doubt have last years wizzy-wigs cluttering up your Glendale Home space. What to do?
E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Unfortunately, electronic discards is one of the fastest growing segments of our nation’s waste stream.
The LA Citywide Children’s Christian Choir is sponsoring an e-waste program at Glendale Presbyterian Church. Here are the details:
February 27, 2010
10 AM- 3 PM
Glendale Presbyterian Church Parking Lot
125 S. Louise
Bring any and all electronic equipment working or not.
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Kendyl Young
