300 N San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

$25,000,000
8
BD
14
BA
20,567
SqFt
List Price
$25,000,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
P1-17498
Year Built
1997
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
14
Living Sq. Ft
20,567
Lot Size
147,786
Acres
3.39
Lot Location
Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System
Days on Market
16
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Style
Contemporary, Modern
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Stories
Three Or More Levels

Property Description

Roland and Margarita Hernandez House: Buff, Smith and Hensman, 1997.One of the largest private view estates in greater Pasadena, the Hernandez House sits on 3.4 acres in the prestigious San Rafael Hills. Fully gated and mostly level, the site provides sweeping views looking east over the historic Colorado St bridge and the city of Pasadena and dramatic mountain vistas to the north and east. Designed by the iconic and pioneering firm of Buff & Hensman in 1997 and expanded in 2002, the 8-BR suite and 14-BA main structure spans three levels of living space, purposefully designed for an organic relationship between lifestyle and site. Having evolved from true post and beam structures, the estate employs many of the contemporary innovations that would later define Buff & Hensman. The home was planned so all major areas are oriented towards the best views. 20' ceilings with sides of glass open to the rear yard, 'merging' with the surrounding environment. 60' pool is bisected by elevated limestone bridge, creating a lap pool and waterfall to the north and wider family pool with spa to the south. Large lawn leads to glass paneled 2BR/2BA guest house with kitchen and fireplace that can be completely opened to lawn and adjacent N/S lighted champion tennis court. Having first engaged Buff and Hensman to build their Pasadena home, the Hernandez's and architects then embarked on the most difficult task of locating and acquiring the ideal site that would not only complement, but integrate with, the living spaces imagined by the Hernandez. As arduous as it was to find the initial site, it was an intersection of planning and good fortune that allowed them to procure and expand to the adjacent 300 Los Altos Dr. parcel in 2002. A truly rare confluence of events that lead to the marriage of a significant architectural home to be perfectly oriented on an expansive, private site with boundless, unobstructed views. *FEATURES: *Entry-level: Entry, living room & great room w/20' ceilings, dining room, open: kitchen, family, & breakfast area, library, laundry, BD-suite, guest kitchen and guest suite, 2 Add'l BA's.*Upper: Primary suite w/2 BA's & 2/walk-in clsts, 4 Add'l BR-suites, study/BR-suite, office.*Lower: Wine, entertnmnt lounge w/BA, gym w/BA, sauna. *2-story, 8-car garage.*60' pool w/spa.*Lighted N/S tennis w/BA.*Glass-paneled 2BR/2BA w/kitchn guest house.*Fully gated w/2-automatic auto gates.*Viewing terrace.*Play area.*Add'l access from Los Altos.

Additional Information

HOA
4822
Frequency
Annually
Association Amenities
Other
Other Buildings
Guest House, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
Appliances
Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
Gas Heat, In Ground, Lap, Private, Waterfall
Fireplace Description
Den, Family Room, Great Room, Guest Accommodations, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
Heat
Central
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air, Zoned
View
Bridge(s), City Lights, Landmark, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Exterior Construction
Copper Plumbing
Patio
Covered, Patio
Garage Spaces Total
8
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Interior Features
Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Two Story Ceilings, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
Attached Structure
Detached

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Brent Chang (brent@brentchang.com) from Listing Office: COMPASS.

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