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Description

An exceptional architectural luxury estate in prestigious South Pasadena offers a timeless sanctuary, perfect for entertaining with resort style amenities, a wrap-around beautifully landscaped yard with views and a saltwater pool. Located within minutes of award-winning schools. Originally built in 1929, prominently perched atop a knoll, this magnificent property is masterfully reimagined by Page & Turnbull architects, rebuilt by Hartman Baldwin, and designed by Willa Ford Interiors in 2018. Thoughtfully designed, the floor plan balances elegance and functionality, featuring 5 bedrooms, a separate guest suite, 6.5 baths, a grand formal entry, a show stopping living room with vaulted ceilings, a formal dining room, a celebrity chef's dream kitchen, a dedicated office, family room, playroom, & mudroom. The main level welcomes you with soaring ceilings and an airy, open flow, seamlessly connecting the formal living and dining areas to the gourmet kitchen, equipped with top-tier appliances, custom cabinetry, and a dumbwaiter. The adjacent family room opens to a heated outdoor patio and a full outdoor kitchen. A guest suite with a private bath, an office, and a mudroom complete this level. The upper level features four well-appointed bedrooms, including a primary suite with a spa-inspired marble bath, and a custom walk-in closet. A Jack-and-Jill bath connects two secondary bedrooms, while an additional en-suite provides privacy for guests. 2 laundry rooms (upstairs & downstairs) add convenience. The lower level is a true retreat, offering a fully furnished basement with a flexible entertainment/recreation room, a full bath, and direct garage access. Ideal as a media room, gym, or guest quarters, this space offers endless possibilities. Every detail has been meticulously curated, from white oak hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and soft-closing closet doors to a hardwired security system with cameras and private security (California Metro Patrol). Modern comforts include three-zone A/C, tankless water heaters, a Life Source whole-house filtration system, and dual laundry rooms. An oasis backyard boasts a heated 60-foot saltwater lap pool, spa, Baja shelf with umbrella stand, and lush private landscaping. A heated outdoor patio with with builtin full outdoor kitchen, 36' BBQ, 2 ranges, fridge, and sink complete this seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Live elegantly & entertain in style in this one of a kind masterpiece.