1557 Colina Dr, Glendale, CA 91208

Property Description

Architecturally significant 1926 George Hyde Harris home with 2 guest houses on a sprawling 1/3-acre property featuring numerous gardens, entertaining patios, mature trees and great lawn. Compound is historically known as Stuartridge named after Charles Rossitier Stuart II. The 3,600+ main house is a rare two-story adaptation in the Tudor Revival Style of architecture so popular in the 1920’s. Has a magnificent two-story grand stone fireplace entry with tall robust wood-beamed ceiling and skylight. Opens to the upper living room and office, and main floor large master suite with separate sitting/office area. Terrific views. Two staircases take you down to family room with tall ceiling, a spacious picture window w/view of the backyard. Prominent, one of a kind grand stone fireplace in the family room proudly displays the initials G.H. The Kitchen has a great room open design to a breakfast nook, dining room, a step-down fireplace, family room and hallway to second master bedroom suite with sitting room/office. The two guest houses: one turn of the century rusticated redwood craftsman style stone lodge w/fireplace, two a second separate 1926 Tudor cottage. The movie industry discovered Stuartridge’s charm, and Greta Garbo, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Franchot Tone, and John Wayne were among the stars who made films here. Situated in the picturesque Verdugo Woodlands area of Glendale and conveniently located close to the Verdugo State Park.