Property Description for 1460 Melwood, Glendale, CA

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Sold on 2/24/2011 for $1,655,000
1460 Melwood in Glendale California is a 4 bedroom 5 bath home with 4412 SqFt.

This home has been described as, In 1926 Samuel G. McClure purchased the Glendale News, which he renamed the Glendale News Press. As the owner of the City's paper, he purchased a knoll overlooking the City and commissioned the construction of this magnificent Mediterranean work of residential art. Like the Kennedy House in Palo Alto, this is a grand example of a symmetrical Colonial Spanish with timeless details such as handmade tiles, original casement windows with wrought iron grills, and a theme of arches carried throughout the perfect 4 bedroom and 5 bath floor plan. The grand entry leads to the museum like formal living room with a high wood beam ceiling, fireplace, wood plank floors, picture window, and a handmade hardwood bar. Remodeled kitchen is a playground for any culinary athlete with a 60 inch Viking stove, granite counters, and limestone floors that open to a great family room. Master retreat with views of downtown LA. Features include: three fireplaces,loggia, pool, large grass yard and views.