1987_braeburn.jpg
 
 

1987 Braeburn Road, Altadena - Offered at $1,849,000

Altadena Estate

As you drive up this beautiful curved driveway paved with flagstone, you immediately realize you are truly somewhere special. This unique French country home is located on a generous, amazingly landscaped lot in the Country Club neighborhood of Altadena. The curb appeal is inviting with a large brick veranda, classic slate roof and windows with shutters. The entire single level home is filled with light from very large windows and boasts 9 foot ceilings, quality workmanship and elegant finishes throughout. The elevated veranda and marble foyer welcome you to the home. The large living room and den have elegant fireplaces and lovely hardwood floors. The den is enhanced by sophisticated paneling, the quality of which is seldom seen. Two very large bedrooms each enjoy en-suite bathrooms. The formal dining room leads to the gorgeous eat in gourmet kitchen with furniture quality cherry cabinetry, white marble counters and marble flooring. The kitchen and back hall lead to the green slate exterior patios, fabulous for elegant outdoor entertaining. On the upper level of the back yard a sprawling lawn is adjacent to the swimming pool and leads to the darling "pool house" which can become your quiet retreat, studio or a private office. The yard offers several distinct areas of refuge, including a space behind the detached garage for gardening and enjoying the California sun. This pristine home on such a well located gorgeous lot with beautiful large trees, including stately oaks, formal gardens, side gardens and sprawling lawns is truly a rare Altadena find.