Most homes in the area were built for $5,000, says Pasadena-based building historian Tim Gregory, but this Depression-era, spare-no-expense Southern Colonial Revival cost $36,000. That stems, in part, from the custom fireplace mantles, intricate woodwork and marble. Not to mention the library's walnut shelving, the exterior columns and true-to-the-period fountain.

About this home: Kolonialvu is positioned so that the occupants can enjoy a view of the nearby Verdugo Mountains and downtown Glendale from almost everywhere in the house, but most clearly from the upstairs balconies. The outdoor barbecue area is covered by a canopy of mature trees, and there are two covered patios for entertaining. Inside, rooms include a step-down living room, a solarium and a media room.

There is even a basement. The current owner discovered built-in shelves there that were made to hold film reels in a storage area next to the 1,000-square-foot theater. A screen is tucked into the ceiling, hidden from view.

Asking price: $3.295 million

Size: The house has six bedrooms and five bathrooms in 7,388 square feet. There are one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest quarters atop the garage. The property is 37,000 square feet.

Features: The house has a large master bedroom suite; professional appliances in the remodeled kitchen, which also features a tile mural above the stove backsplash; a breakfast room; remodeled bathrooms; a formal dining room; a double-wing staircase; stained-glass skylight; crown and dentil molding; wainscoting; terra-cotta pavers; several rooftop terraces; a balcony; a swimming pool, and a four-car garage.

Where: Glendale

Listing agent: The Fairbanks Group, Coldwell Banker Previews, (626) 398-9000.

diane.wedner@latimes.com

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