'through' lot and nestled near the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, this Mid Century home is prime for contractors or anyone wanting to bring this ''diamond in the rough'' back to it's former glory. Here is the opportunity in Sierra Madre that you've been waiting for! Situated on a 10,717 sq. Although this home needs much TLC, there is a newer. Designed by the owner/architect in 1954 for his parents, the home is reminiscent of a Neutra designed home with special Mid Century features. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.Here is the opportunity in Sierra Madre that you've been waiting for! Situated on a 10,717 sq. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. as of 09:53:29 PDT and /or other sources. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional.īased on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. An alley access two car garage and utility room are found at the rear of the property. From here and elsewhere on the property are dramatic views of the nearby San Gabriel Mountains to the north and the expanse of city below to the south. A long lost trellis detail above the rear deck is now back in place, giving shade to outdoor living and dining areas. Beautiful old growth redwood siding has been given new life. Vintage fixtures and hardware have been restored and reinstated. A seamless merging of period and new that has become synonymous with HabHouse projects shows up in spectacular fashion with custom birch cabinetry and Japanese sourced tile in the new kitchen and both baths. Views distant and near are framed by a grid of window walls. The result is a living space that feels nearly twice the size of it's measure. The original plan remains intact- deep eaves shelter large expanses of glass walls that open in all directions to private patios and gardens. In the process of restoring the home to its former glory, HabHouse had the rare privilege of interviewing the now 91 year old architect about his design and work. On Edgeview Drive, the calm cul-de-sac location and gently descending street to street lot gave him the opportunity to develop an ideal model of the mid-century modern home. He quickly became a practitioner of wooden post-and-beam architecture, evolving its design along with his mentors to influence architecture locally and beyond. Corey's version of California modernism displays the influence not only of his studies under Cal Straub at USC, but also his deep appreciation for the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. The Robert & Rachel Corey Residence, Jack Corey AIA (1954.) Built for his parents while still a student at USC and later used as his personal residence, this early design shows an astonishing level of skill and sophistication from the young architect.
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