Single Family in Pasadena, CA - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 5.5 - Area: 4615 sqft - Year Built: 1921 - Lot: 29024 sqft
Listing Agent: Rita Whitney Brokerage: The Agency
A distinguished four-bedroom, five bath, single story French Normandy residence, thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained, set on more than 29,000 square feet of parklike grounds in Pasadena's coveted Caltech Huntington Library district. Designed for easy living, the light filled floor plan offers seamless indoor-outdoor flow, ideal for daily living as well as gracious entertaining.The grand living room opens through sliding French doors to a large brick patio and an extraordinary, award-winning garden beyond. Anchored at the eastern edge of the property by a magnificent redwood, the grounds unfold across a sparkling pool and expansive lawn, creating a serene and private outdoor setting that embodies the best of the California lifestyle.The chef's kitchen features stone countertops, custom furniture grade illuminated cabinetry, and professional stainless-steel appliances by Sub Zero, Miele, Wolf, and Bosch. A cozy family room, with beamed ceiling, built in bar, and wood burning fireplace, opens to both the kitchen and the outdoor brick patio. A well-appointed butler's pantry, with Sub Zero beverage refrigerator, freezer, and abundant built ins, sits just beyond the kitchen and adjacent to a versatile fourth bedroom, office, or gym with a three-quarter bath and laundry.A handsome library with its own fireplace provides a quiet retreat and thoughtfully separates the public living spaces from the homes two private bedroom wings. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, introduced by a vestibule entry and centered around a generous bedroom with lounging area and fireplace. Two luxurious baths feature stone counters, expansive showers, custom cabinetry, and bespoke California Closets; one bath includes a soaking tub with French doors that open to a private secret garden. The secondary wing features two spacious en suite bedrooms, each enjoying abundant natural light and generous walk-in dressing closets.In addition to the front-of-house circular driveway, there is a recently constructed 680-square-foot detached garage with a ceiling height that can accommodate up to six vehicles. An attached 163-square-foot storage, playroom, or bonus space complements the building. Gated and fenced, the property offers exceptional comfort and privacy.
