1892 St. Albans Rd, San Marino, CA 91108

Property Description

Built in 1930 in the English Period Revival style and known as the Leyse house. This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home was designed by the well-regarded architect Fredrick H. Kennedy, Jr., built for Clarence and Anna Leyse. Fredrick H. Kennedy, Jr. is well known for the many commercial, religious and residential properties he designed throughout the LA area from the 1920's through the 1930's, many in the English or Mediterranean styles. Several of his designs can be seen today in Pasadena along East California Blvd., and in Altadena on Tanoble Dr. The interior of this architectural significant property measures over 3100 SF, includes 5 bedroom and 3 bathrooms, one of which retains its original 1930 tiles. The kitchen includes a separate breakfast nook area that is surrounded by large original metal frame windows that flood the room with morning light. The spacious living room includes original beamed ceilings, a large fireplace and french doors that lead you out to a large outdoor patio. Once there you can enjoy the meticulously manicured backyard that includes an enchanting rose garden. The interior has been freshly painted and the original hardwood floors refinished in June 2021. The home sits on a 12,000 SF plus lot, on one of San Marino's most prestigious streets and a short distance to Lacy Park. This English Revival home offers its new owners unlimited potential to make this property their next forever home, as the current owners have since 1966. The home has had some interior updates over its 90-year history, though the original English Period Revival exterior has remained virtually intact since 1930. The property offers many English Period details including its whimsical twin cylinder chimney, arched brick entry way and original metal frame windows with original pull down screens. You can read additional details and history of this property in the attached biography. The home's original 1930 blueprints are included with the sale of the property. Owner passed away peacefully on the property in 2020. The City of San Marino has determined the Leyse House is a contributor to a potential Oak Knoll Marino Residential Historic District. Property is being sold AS-IS.