414 E Alhambra Rd, Alhambra, CA 91801

Discover this captivating Spanish Colonial Revival beauty in the Lindaraxa Park neighborhood of Alhambra. Radiating with exuberance and charm, the timeless Spanish-inspired architecture will enchant you throughout. Your journey begins at an arch adorned with lush foliage, leading to a staircase that guides you to the courtyard entrance. As you pass through the custom iron gateway, you are welcomed by grandiose floor-to-ceiling windows that invite you into the home.The courtyard is a serene oasis, featuring flourishing plants, a trickling fountain, and a majestic shade tree as its centerpiece. Host delightful dinner parties in the open-concept living and dining area, where the beauty of the space is accentuated by a barrel-vaulted ceiling and custom quatrefoil windows flanking the fireplace, adding an authentic and historic touch. Rare Aztec-design Batchelder fireplace—one of only two ever made. The elegant wood flooring enhances the classic ambiance. A magnificent galley-style kitchen awaits you, abundant in cabinetry and bathed in natural light streaming through casement and cottage windows from every angle. High-end stainless steel, built-in appliances include a wine fridge, microwave, dual ovens with convection heating, a five-burner cooktop with a warming drawer (custom tile work above the stove), an oversized range hood, dishwasher, and a French door fridge with bottom drawers. After a long day, retreat to the sitting room or library, showcasing exquisite solid wood bookcases and trimmings. These interconnected rooms offer versatile spaces for recreation, relaxation, or entertaining guests. Adjacent to the sitting room is a spacious bedroom featuring a wall-to-wall custom wood bookcase and double-door closets.Art enthusiasts will appreciate the custom-built art studio, which faces the courtyard and transitions into an elongated patio that spans the length of the front property line, and ending at the garden. Accessible from the library, kitchen, and living room, this patio is decorated like an elegant Spanish café, making meals or morning coffee feel like a permanent vacation. Every corner of this property offers a romantic and peaceful scenery that could be your daily lived experience.