835 Canterbury Road Pending Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
San Marino,CA 91108
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,818 sqft
Price per Sqft $933
MLS Listing ID CRP1-19058
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Datashare California Regional
Year Built 1954
Lot Size 0.489 Acres
Property Description
-W.R. Hayden House, Robert H Ainsworth, 1954-Built for supermarket magnate and philanthropist W.R. Hayden in 1954, this Polynesian Mid-Century home is an architectural jewel, full of period details, natural materials and innovative design. A truly rare offering by notable architect Robert H Ainsworth. Well known for his larger, palatial homes and public buildings, the smaller, single-level (with 670 sf of attic living space), W.R. Hayden House, demonstrates Ainsworth's flexibility as he showcases lesser-known elements of his architectural oeuvre. Designed later in his career, each living space exemplifies his broad knowledge portfolio; employing diverse methods that would later define the MCM movement and Ainsworth's innovation. Walls of glass merge interior and exterior spaces, extending sight lines and allowing for natural light to flood the interior. Flexible living spaces and open arrangements blur traditional boundaries encouraging greater interaction, community and harmonious living. Ainsworth's extensive use of natural, unfinished materials, such as stone and wood paneling further promotes the sense of balance between inside and outside words. Natural grooved wood paneling is used throughout, creating exquisite patterns of light, texture and mood; which is continued on the
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room,Living Room,Other
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
Laundry Dryer,Laundry Room,Washer
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
Pool In Ground
View None
Parking Type Detached,Other
Private Pool true
Building
Lot Description Street Light(s)
Story 1
Water Mutual Water