13978 Summit DriveWhittier, CA 90602

Description

Reduced and Perched on an expansive 1.02-acre hilltop lot in the highly coveted Mar Vista Heights neighborhood, 13978 Summit Drive is a masterful, custom-built luxury estate offering panoramic, unobstructed 270 degree views of the city lights and surrounding hillsides. Once featured in Architectural Digest for its standout design, this historic 1939 American Colonial Revival-style masterpiece represents an exceptional opportunity for discerning buyers seeking privacy, prestige, and unparalleled acreage in Whittier's elite enclave. The residence opens to a grand two-story floor plan featuring a spectacular foyer with spiral staircase that leads to the upper-level living quarters.Spanning 4,753 square feet of refined interior space, the home beautifully balances grand architectural scale with timeless comfort. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining, the formal living spaces flow effortlessly to a resort-style backyard oasis, centering around a sparkling pool set against a breathtaking panoramic backdrop. The residence accommodates family and guests with 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and detached Cabana with 2 additional rooms, multiple fireplaces, covered Outdoor Patio all positioned to maximize the serene hilltop ambiance. Combining a rich architectural pedigree with a commanding geographical footprint, this iconic estate delivers an unmatched luxury lifestyle just moments from the Friendly Hills area.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Structure type

House

Year built

1939

Stories

2

Living area

4,753 Sq Ft

Lot size

1.02 acres

Garage spaces

3

Parking spaces

3

Days on market

97

MLS^® Listing#

SR26152865

Property Features

Interior

Built-in Features · High Ceilings · Open Floorplan · Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Balcony

Appliances

Double Oven · Dishwasher · Gas Range · Microwave · Refrigerator

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Flooring

Wood

Fireplace

Living Room · Outside · Wood Burning

Pool

Private · In Ground

Parking

Attached · Driveway · Paved · Garage Faces Rear

Laundry

In Kitchen

Patio

Covered · Patio

Fencing

Block · Partial

Construction

Brick · Stucco · Wood Siding

Foundation

Slab

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)

Other structures

Guest House · Cabana

Community

Sidewalks

Utilities

Sewer Connected

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

High

Whittier

Financial Details

HOA

None

Parcel number

8138022036

Directions

Mar Vista St to Vale Dr to Eastridge Dr to Summit Dr