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695 Holladay Road Pasadena, CA 91106

5 Bed
6 Baths
5056 sqft
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Located in the lovely Huntington Library Estate area of Pasadena on gracious Holladay Road, this special Mediterranean Revival residence was originally designed in 1929 by Roland Coate and has been enlarged and extensively updated by the current owners. The exceptional floor plan begins with an attractive foyer opening to the grand living room with beamed cathedral ceiling and handsome fireplace. Perfect for entertaining, the living room features French doors to a charming walled patio with fountain and arbor on the street side and on the other side an arch to a splendid gourmet kitchen / family room with sky lights and French doors to a back terrace that overlooks the pool, spa, fireplace and gardens. Beyond the living room is an elegant formal dining room. The luxurious primary bedroom suite is on the main level with fireplace and French Doors to the back garden and pool; a large primary closet with custom built-ins, a gorgeous bath with steam shower, spa tub, private commode and a stylish antique Pullman complete the sensual spa environment. A powder guest bath, a library / office with custom built-ins off the entry and a laundry and maid's room and bath off the kitchen complete the first floor. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms and three baths; one of those with a balcony overlooking the back garden could be a second or alternate primary bedroom. These upstairs bedrooms all open onto a delightful upstairs sitting / family room. Features include: hardwood and travertine flooring, HVAC, security system, two car attached garage, spacious, large level lot and mature Thomas Church designed landscaping. With privacy and serenity, this wonderful property has it all.
Listing Courtesy of CRMLS / Coldwell Banker Realty / Catherine "Tink" Cheney
$4,500,000
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1420 Park Place San Marino, CA 91108

4 Bed
4 Baths
4025 sqft
Designed in 1933 by architect Frederick Barienbrock, 1420 Park Place is located on a charming cul-de-sac in the premier estate area of San Marino above Lacy Park. A sophisticated colonial revival residence, this home enjoys abundant privacy and quiet. Guarded by sleeping limestone lions, the entry courtyard of Texas Sweetwater sandstone and raised garden beds leads to an attractive foyer with graceful staircase. To the right, the foyer opens to the gracious living room with dentil molding, classic fireplace and sliding doors to the back courtyard terrace; an inviting library / study is adjacent with attractive wet-bar, icemaker and beverage refrigerator. A spacious, bright bedroom suite is to the left, and straight ahead is the formal dining room with charming bay window and door to the terrace. High ceilings and lovely hardwood floors are everywhere present. Beyond is a special, gourmet eat-in kitchen with newer appliances including a six burner Wolf range, two dishwashers and refrigerator drawers in addition to a Sub-Zero refrigerator freezer; the countertops are marble and the generous island has a wood surface. A bedroom, currently used as an office, and bath and a separate, convenient laundry completes the first level. Upstairs, the primary bedroom with fireplace and windows with treetop views has a nicely appointed bath en suite with skylight, ample closets and a bonus room / office overlooking the back terrace. A second bedroom suite with full bath and bonus / office space completes the second level. The lush gardens created by Santa Barbara landscape architect Sydney Baumgartner are framed by sweet bay hedging and feature mature olive and citrus. The back courtyard terrace, also Texas Sweetwater sandstone, is ideal for California outdoor entertaining with fireplace, sink, barbecue, and lovely fountain, and the 19th century garden statuary further elevates the ambiance. There is an attached three car garage. This is a very exceptional property.
Listing Courtesy of CRMLS / Coldwell Banker Realty / Catherine "Tink" Cheney