Lloyd Wright “The Dorland Home” For Sale in Altadena, CA

Altadena property “The Dorland Home” built by Lloyd Wright, the son of legendary Frank Lloyd Wright, is for sale located at 1370 Morada Place.  This is, without a doubt, one cool home you can appreciate.

Step inside the home and one can immediately capture the characteristics of the Lloyd Wright design.  Sleek, open floor plan, extraordinary workmanship, natural light, beamed ceilings, endless glass – it’s all here in this amazing property.

Alan Weintraub, in his book, on Lloyd Wright, referred to the Dorland property as a “low cost house of quality.”  Built of concrete block, it employed characteristics elements” of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian houses, such as a concrete slab floor, a living room with dining alcove and a carport.

As you enter the living room, the professionally landscaped back yard can be viewed through the collapsible/cascading glass doors.  The beam ceiling is a work of multiple colors showcasing the architect’s fine work

The home offers a gourmet kitchen, a necessity for today’s homeowner.  Lets just say, Lloyd Wright meets 21st Century in a very good way!

The Master Bedroom is a must see.  This 15’11 x 15’3 room has been designed to view nature from every angle.  Just a bit away from  your comfortable bed is a very peaceful area surrounded by matured trees and foliage.

This home is located near the Altadena Country Club and the Golf Course.  Minutes away are many of Altadena’s great hiking trails.

Features:

List price: $998,000 

Lloyd Wright, Architect

Style: Post and Beam 

Built in 1950

Two bedrooms and one bathroom

1,465 Square Feet (interior – taped) 

11,463 Square Feet (lot – public record) 

Living room with cascading glass door

Gourmet Kitchen

Fireplace (Gas and Wood) 

Private Pool

(Listing courtesy of Cariy Hernandez, Coldwell Banker South Lake)