173 Highland Pl, Monrovia, CA 91016

Property Description

The Everest Home, with a Greene & Greene legacy, was designed by Arthur Kelly for the Everest family & is one of the finest examples of Craftsman architecture of this era. This 1909 Craftsman Masterpiece is prominently situated on the most desired street of landmark homes in Monrovia. Beginning with a covered front porch & multi-paned front door, the entry level features a formal entry hall & living room with beamed ceilings, a dining room, a chef's kitchen, a breakfast room, a billiard room, a parlor, & a downstairs bedroom/nanny's quarters. Period details include 2 Batchelder fireplaces, a Batchelder tile fountain, Grueby tiles, original & period style lanterns, built-ins throughout, crown, base & picture rail molding & stunning hardwood floors. The upper level of the main house consists of 3 bedroom suites w/ attached bathrooms, 2 addtl bedrooms, and an office. The remodeled primary suite has walk-in closets, a decorative fireplace, and a bathroom. Another bedroom suite has picture rail molding & a remodeled bathroom. The basement showcasing more than 2,300 square feet of additional living & storage. Set above the 3 car garage, a staircase leads to the 515 sq. ft. guest apartment featuring a full bath & a kitchenette. The back yard has new cement pathways, a built-in barbecue & sink, & heated chlorine pool. This home is a historic landmark with a Mills Act Contract providing savings in property taxes every year. Who will be honored to be the next owner of The Everest Home?