708 E California Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91106

This sophisticated Spanish city house has infinite character and style. Built in 1929 along with nine others on a quiet lane south of the boulevard, 708 East California has overwhelming charm. A par terre like garden and covered terrace leads to the classic front entrance. The foyer introduces a central hall floor plan with an attractive staircase to the second level, a step down guest bath, a library with built-ins straight ahead, and the bright living room to the right with picture windows to the lane, a handsome fireplace, a wall of bookcases and a delightful exposed fretwork beam ceiling. A formal dining room is beyond with French doors opening to a chic walled garden deck. The Susan Masterman architect designed kitchen has a breakfast area also open to the deck and a pantry / mud room. Features include a Viking range, Sub Zero refrigerator and soapstone counter tops. Upstairs, the master bedroom, bath and dressing room / closet are spacious and full of light. Two additional bedrooms share a bath. A separate laundry room with sink completes the second level. Located at the end of the lane, this home has a single car garage; there is also a California basement. Close to shopping and restaurants on Lake Street, this residence is extremely special.