Lloyd Wright’s Calori House in Southern California Wants $1.7M
For fans of architect Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright, Glendale’s Chevy Chase Canyon is a slice of architectural paradise. Take a drive around this Californian neighborhood, and you’ll find several homes designed by the esteemed architect, with the majority being nearly 100 years old.
Built in 1926, the Calori House rests on a rare flat shelf above the canyon floor in Glendale, California. After severe neglect, the historic residence was completely restored in 2016.
From the E.R. Lewis House to a home designed in the pre-Columbian style, there’s plenty to see. And if you find you’d rather not leave this architectural enclave, you’re in luck, as one of these Lloyd Wright–designed homes is now on the market.
Upon arrival, a box-stepped doorway leads into one of the home’s living areas, where colorful artwork contrasts with various original detailing, such as ornate, wrought-iron fixtures.
Set on a .28-acre lot, the Calori House is a striking Spanish Colonial Revival residence, boasting 2,190 square feet. The two-bedroom dwelling was originally commissioned by Dr. E.E. Calori in 1926, who resided in the house for only two years before listing it.
Groin vaults and barrel ceilings can be found all throughout the home, connecting one living space with another. Here, the living room steps up into the bright dining area.
Throughout the following decades, the home continuously found itself back on the market, and eventually started to enter a state of decay from the neglect. Fortunately, an architecture enthusiast stumbled upon the dilapidated property and treated it to a thoughtful restoration in 2016.
Another view of the home's extensive vaulted ceilings. An archway houses the main staircase, which leads to the second level and is gracefully lit by original stained glass.
French doors seamlessly connect the main living room to the nearby outdoor patio.
Notable aspects of the 1926 residence—which is listed on Glendale’s Historic Register—include barrel ceilings, wrought-iron railings and light fixtures, hardwood floors, as well as a magnesite staircase. Every room of the home (except the three bathrooms) have direct access to the outdoors. Scroll ahead to peek around more of the property, currently listed for $1,695,000.
Colorful cabinets add a playful, retro flair in the large, airy kitchen, which is also fitted with marble countertops and all-new, stainless-steel appliances.
Marble countertops continue into the bathroom, where wall-length windows usher in ample natural light into the space. A large soaking tub rests in the corner.
In addition to the spacious dining patio, the home also includes a lush, grassy yard—a rare find in the area due to the canyon's hilly terrain.
3021 East Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, CA 91206 is currently listed for $1,695,000 by Crosby Doe Associates.
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