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Burbank,CA 91501
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,713 sqft
Price per Sqft $962
MLS Listing ID CRP1-21905
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1955
Lot Size 7,850 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
The 'Humming-Byrd' house is a fabulously preserved and improved architectural home enveloped by an enchanting wildlife habitat garden. This 1955-built home designed by celebrated mid-century architect Robert Byrd and built by William Mellenthin boasts endless character features, recently-installed pool and spa, and unbelievable gardens teeming with hummingbirds. A thriving Sequoia tree, split rail fencing and massive granite boulders act as sculptural anchors to the front yard, complemented by a symphony of fragrance and color from the native plant garden. From the handsome wood plank siding and quintessential Storybook Ranch birdhouse cupola atop the garage, to the diamond & triangle motif in windows and front door, this property is something very special. Inside, the 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is a beautiful showcase of classic Mellenthin details: original knotty pine paneling, an interior Dutch door, and vaulted shiplap ceilings, all celebrated in their natural glory. Unique crafted elements include turned wood posts separating living and dining rooms, turned finials in the upper corners of the the third Bedroom/'convertible Den' Family Room, and the piece de resistance: heart-detail pine shutters in the southeast window of the primary bedroom. The ultimate in mid-century architec
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile,Wood,See Remarks
Fireplaces Type Decorative,Family Room,Living Room,See Remarks
Laundry Laundry Room,Inside
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground,Pool Cover,Spa,See Remarks
View City Lights,Hills,Mountain(s),Trees/Woods
Building
Lot Description Landscape Misc
Story 1
Water Public