1271 Morada Place

In this quiet neighborhood just one block from the Altadena Golf Course, stands a magnificent English style home, which planted it's roots over 100 years ago. It was once the residence of Carolyn Taylor who was the niece of the famous Abolitionist William Tate. A wood beam portico graciously welcomes you & presents a regal door embraced by matching leaded windows of exquisite detail. Through the door, the pristine original oakwood flooring throughout & wood frame windows are difficult to miss in this well-lit living room. Then again, so is the rare & beautiful Batchelder tile fireplace encased in a sturdy wood mantle. Custom built-in cabinetry frames the entrance into an elegant dining room where the crown molding continues as does the custom cabinetry. The French doors open out to a covered patio, making the dining room an ideal space for both intimate gatherings & parties alike! A refreshingly open kitchen features shaker door cabinetry, quartz countertops, a custom island, built-in stainless steel appliances & a generous breakfast nook. The expansive sliding doors open onto a flagstone patio which features a unique pond & flows out to the meticulously maintained grounds featuring a sculptural avocado tree and a bevy of fruit trees including grapefruit, lemon, orange, kumquat,