Designed in 1929 by renowned architect Wallace Neff and first time on the market in 55 years, this gracious Italian Period Revival of nearly 7400 square feet is sited on a .99 acre lot across from the grounds of The Huntington Library. Set back from the street with a wide circular drive, the shuttered facade is highlighted by a handsome iron gate entry. The first floor offers a grand entry hall with adjoining powder room, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and a fully paneled library lined with bookcases. Additional first floor rooms include a cozy den with corner fireplace and small wet bar, kitchen with butler's pantry and breakfast room, service staircase, two room bedroom suite with adjacent hall bath, and direct access to a four car garage with half bath. The second floor with large landing offers five bedrooms and four baths, highlighted by an unusually spacious primary suite with two dressing rooms and adjoining full bath. The grounds include a solar-heated pool with adjacent cabana that includes a dressing room and half bath, a lighted north-south tennis court, and a gated drive to a large motor court. This is a rare opportunity to update a historically significant and stately two story home in one of the city's premier locations.

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