South Pasadena: Spacious, Light-Filled 4 Bd Craftsman in Desirable Town

Description

Tree-lined South Pasadena is a family-centric, small town oasis a pleasant bike ride from CalTech and The Huntington Library, a 20 minute light rail trip from downtown Los Angeles, and a short drive from USC, Occidental, and JPL. This 3000 square foot, well-maintained house is on a quiet street of single-family Craftsman houses and half a block away from a beloved neighborhood park. Built in 1922, the house is thoroughly and tastefully updated, with a window-lined, modern, open-concept family room/kitchen (double ovens and gas cooktop, a 48 inch stainless steel refrigerator, stainless steel dishwasher). The first floor also includes a large living room with mahogany trim, Batchelder-tiled fireplace and 6 foot period casement windows; dining room/library with mahogany built-in bookcases; breakfast room; butler’s pantry; laundry room with front loading washer; and ½ bath; plus front porch and wisteria-covered side porch. The second floor has a master suite with a small sitting room and balcony, 3 additional bedrooms (2 of which can be configured as offices), a second full bath with 2 oversized pedestal sinks, and a huge deck overlooking the back. Furnishings are high-end Craftsman and Modernist originals and reproductions and an extensive humanities library. There are hardwood floors throughout, as well as zoned heat and air conditioning. In the private, fully fenced backyard, a large brick patio, shaded by a pergola and Lady Banksia roses, is ideal for al fresco dining. In front and back a mixture of native and Mediterranean plantings, including sage, rosemary, lavender, bougainvillea, roses and fruit trees (orange, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, loquat, fig and olive) blooms and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the year. Houses in this town often appear in TV shows and movies (Back to the Future was filmed one block over). This house has been used as a set for commercials for Target, USAA Insurance, and Hasbro, among others. Friendly and safe, South Pasadena is often described as “Mayberry,” but it’s also sophisticated, with art galleries, restaurants and cafes, unique clothing and antique shops, a weekly Farmer’s Market and regular music and art festivals.