Iconic Historic Landmark For Sale with Video

Iconic Historic Landmark Home For Sale Listed by:

Kristina Fruneaux, DRE# 01947830 714-592-8299 | kristina@fruneaux.com

WHITTIER,

California Home Features

5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 6,536 sq. ft.

50,751 lot sq. ft.

Built 1926 Private Guest House 3 Car Garage

Listed at appraised value

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A CLASSIC SPANISH REVIVAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLE HOME This magnificently situated property is a legacy estate of rare character and historical relevance.

A prestigious address known for legendary entertaining, This iconic home has hosted dignitaries of State and Screen since it was designed with distinction and grandeur for Aubrey and Bonnie Bell Wardman in 1926 by the renowned Architects Webber, Staunton & Spaulding.

According to Landmark Designation documents, Aubrey Wardman was an early century scion, known for the development of the local oil industry, and for his pioneering efforts to expand the telephone system for Los Angeles and the surrounding counties. The Wardmans were benevolent patrons of their community and were personal friends with dignitaries, including Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger. Local legend has it that Nixon and Kissinger used to play cards in the game room, and that Kissinger would treat guests to music played on the grand piano in the drawing room. The use of the Wardman House in “Zorro” remains a part of the local lore, as well !

Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger

photo source: Richard Nixon Foundation

Aubrey and Bonnie Bell Wardman, 1908

Sumner Maurice Spaulding, Architect

photo by: Allan W. Ramsey

Discover Spaulding's famous commissions https://usmodernist.org/spaulding.htm

FEATURES The Classic Spanish Revival architectural style is seen in every aspect of this majestic home, beginning at the imposing decorative gates leading to a circular courtyard with a Spanish-style motif well in the center.

You will surely appreciate that this lushly landscaped property was built specifically for luxurious comfort and an amazing indoor / outdoor entertaining lifestyle, as nearly every room on every level leads to a terrace, a balcony, a manicured lawn, or (famously) an open turret tower with a deck, offering panoramic, spectacular views of Los Angeles for as far as the eye can see. On clear days, you can see all the way to Long Beach and Palos Verdes, and possibly glimpse the island of Santa Catalina in the far distance. Simply magnificent!

This historic home also features a newly renovated guest house, staff quarters, a large (1,888 sq.ft.) 3 car garage, outbuildings for storage and gardening, fountains, and even a built-in BBQ with a spit!

Designated as an Historic Landmark on Sept. 25, 1991, this property is for those who hold history, design, and beauty in the highest regard.

Foyer: bathroom 1

Foyer: view into living

Foyer: view into dining area

Foyer: bathroom 2

Foyer doors leading into the terrace

View below the terrace. A space for relaxation.

Spectacular view from the terrace

LIVING ROOM

Through the living room, enter the family room with large windows that allow the natural light to illuminate the 19' 11'' x 18' 8'' space.

DINING ROOM includes a window nook with a gorgeous view

PRIVATE GUEST HOUSE 1 BDRM | 1 BTH

Enjoy a panoramic view

Top of the open turret tower

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KRISTINA FRUNEAUX

Associate Broker & REALTOR Luxury Homes Specialist DRE # 01947830 714-592-8299 kristina@fruneaux.com NCREA Commercial Real Estate Certification

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