300 N San Rafael Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105
UPDATED:
10/15/2024 06:02 AM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 20,567 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,215
MLS Listing ID P1-17498
Style Detached
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 14
HOA Fees $4,822/ann
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1997
Lot Size 3.393 Acres
Acres 3.3927
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:*2-stry, heated 8-car garage, *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.*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.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area Pasadena (91105)
Interior
Interior Features 2 Staircases, Copper Plumbing Full, Home Automation System, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Wet Bar, Phone System
Cooling Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
Flooring Carpet, Wood
Fireplaces Type FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, Patio/Outdoors, Den, Great Room, Guest House, Library
Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Ice Maker, Vented Exhaust Fan, Barbecue, Water Line to Refr, Water Purifier
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Ice Maker, Vented Exhaust Fan, Barbecue, Water Line to Refr, Water Purifier
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Garage Gated, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 8.0
Fence Glass, Privacy, Security
Pool Below Ground, Private, Waterfall
Community Features Horse Trails
Complex Features Horse Trails
View Mountains/Hills, Landmark, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods, City Lights
Total Parking Spaces 20
Building
Lot Description Curbs, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary, Modern
Level or Stories 3 Story
Others
Monthly Total Fees $401
Miscellaneous Gutters,Mountainous
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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