Emile B. and Gladys Yoakum House, Paul R. Williams 1924
Architect Paul R. Williams designed the Mediterranean Revival style house for stock broker Emile B. Yoakum and his wife Gladys in 1924. Yoakum was born in California on January 11, 1896. He had three sons and one daughter with Gladys May Carson between 1922 and 1929. He died in Arizona on July 7, 1992 at the age of 96.
The 6-bedroom, 9-bath home in 7905 sq. ft. is currently (April 2018) on the market listed for sale for $5,950,000 and described in the listing as "Located on a 1.8 acre lot in the prestigious Meadow Grove neighborhood, the Yoakum Estate is elegantly sited behind a privacy gate, a gracious entry with original coffered hand painted wood ceilings and marble floors leads into the formal living room with grand fireplace. The room is separated by a foyer opening to a library, the front porch and rear covered patio and a bedroom with adjacent full bath.
A lower level has a bedroom, bath, retreat and separate entrance. On the north wing a formal dining room features wainscoting and marble floors. The chef's kitchen features high end appliances, center island and marble counters. A breakfast area and a family room with French doors open to the backyard.
Beyond the kitchen is a mud room with butler's pantry, laundry and staircase. 2 half baths complete the main level. The upper level boasts 4 bedroom suites including the master plus a study. A 743 sq ft guest house offers a living room, kitchenette and full bath. Backyard is perfect for entertaining with fireplace, pool/spa, grass lawn, garden arbor, oak tree and vegetable garden and sport court".
The Yoakum Estate is located at 519 Meadow Grove Street in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
Emile B. and Gladys Yoakum House, Paul R. Williams 1924
Architect Paul R. Williams designed the Mediterranean Revival style house for stock broker Emile B. Yoakum and his wife Gladys in 1924. Yoakum was born in California on January 11, 1896. He had three sons and one daughter with Gladys May Carson between 1922 and 1929. He died in Arizona on July 7, 1992 at the age of 96.
The 6-bedroom, 9-bath home in 7905 sq. ft. is currently (April 2018) on the market listed for sale for $5,950,000 and described in the listing as "Located on a 1.8 acre lot in the prestigious Meadow Grove neighborhood, the Yoakum Estate is elegantly sited behind a privacy gate, a gracious entry with original coffered hand painted wood ceilings and marble floors leads into the formal living room with grand fireplace. The room is separated by a foyer opening to a library, the front porch and rear covered patio and a bedroom with adjacent full bath.
A lower level has a bedroom, bath, retreat and separate entrance. On the north wing a formal dining room features wainscoting and marble floors. The chef's kitchen features high end appliances, center island and marble counters. A breakfast area and a family room with French doors open to the backyard.
Beyond the kitchen is a mud room with butler's pantry, laundry and staircase. 2 half baths complete the main level. The upper level boasts 4 bedroom suites including the master plus a study. A 743 sq ft guest house offers a living room, kitchenette and full bath. Backyard is perfect for entertaining with fireplace, pool/spa, grass lawn, garden arbor, oak tree and vegetable garden and sport court".
The Yoakum Estate is located at 519 Meadow Grove Street in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.