432 Mary Louise Dr

Description

Spectacular, architectural, and historical showpiece - handcrafted Spanish Eclectic style residence in the heart of Monticello Park. The Monticello Park Historic District is composed of a mix of architectural styles, ranging from Art Moderne to Spanish Eclectic and Tudor Revival. Built by Leo S. Karren, H.C. Thormann (who also developed Olmos Park), and C.M. Furr. The interior showcases a unique floor plan, making it fun and personable - perfect for entertaining at large in and out. The stunning mega entertainment room has a beautiful terrazzo floor designed by architect N. Strauss Nayfach, who also designed the downtown Alameda Theater. Mega entertainment room shows a beautiful ceiling light fixture with special lighting effects, including a projector TV with surround system, and two accessible doors to front/back of the home. The oversized bar has a piano design, stainless steel equipment that includes a sink, under the counter ice maker machine, drawer refrigerators, storage cabinets, pantry/closet, media closet, mirrors, and different light settings with special effects. The galore kitchen has solid counter tops with 3 stainless steel sinks, a collection of over $25,000 stainless steel appliances. It includes a 8 gas burner stove with double self clean ovens and two dishwashers. The ceiling has special effects lighting, mounted cameras monitors, TV, surround sound system, and an extra mini split A/C system. The cozy mock fireplace in the kitchen has sitting area to compliment eating in the kitchen. The dining room displays a beautifully designed carved glass ceiling with several light types/settings with original frame chandelier, hardwood floors to include a butler's pantry/media closet/storage and accent wall pillars. The spacious main living room has a designer fireplace facade/front, original hardwood floor and chandelier, great amount of windows, arches in some access doors, high ceilings, and double doors entering the stunning entertainment area. The study could be converted into a 4th bedroom; it has a beautiful special carved ceiling with different lights types and settings, an espresso bar with sink and freestanding mini refrigerator, and access to the second floor terrace/patio and backyard. The backyard can fit a swimming pool, as its full equipped bar includes a gas grill, double freestanding mini refrigerators, faucet, TV mount, under counter storage, wall/ceiling fans, and a separated steel fireplace. The Pergola with a hot tub. Detached quarters includes a full bath, high ceilings, ceiling fan, special lighting, wood floor, express kitchen with sink, mini freestanding refrigerator, sauna and stackable washer/dryer machines. The one car garage has a work area and storage area, main door with remote control access, and two side sliding barn style doors makes it more practical.