Saturday, August 21, 2010






1270 Hillcrest Avenue

Secluded View Estate Pasadena

House: 7,112 Sq. Ft. (Measured)
Lot: 40,888 sq.ft. (Assessor)
Built in: 1939/Updated
Architect: Jonathan Ring
Style: Monterey Revival
Builder: J. Pierre & Son

Offered at: $6,650,000

A stunning two story Monterey Revival masterpiece designed by noted architect Jonathan Ring together with esteemed builder J. Pierre & Son… and situated on over one acre (40,888 sq. ft.) in the Premier Pasadena estates location, adjacent to the Langham Hotel. This home combines the integrity of design together with the finest of materials which has been impeccably updated to today’s lifestyle.

This residence features: an impressive two story entry, pretty powder room, master bedroom suite with four additional bedroom suites, six full baths and two half baths, elegant living room with fireplace opening to rear terraces, beautiful spacious formal dining room also opening to rear terraces, library with fireplace, Japanese Mahogany bookshelves, and bar with Italian marble countertop with custom cabinetry. State of the art gourmet kitchen with adjoining family room, fireplace all opening out to charming private patio, service room and two car detached garage with Chauffeur’s quarters.

This very private, secluded estate features professionally designed front and rear gardens including: incredible mountain and valley vistas, impressive rear terraces with three custom designed fountains, salt water pool and Jacuzzi-type spa, rolling grassy area, mature specimen trees including Oak, Redwood, Ornamental Pear, Citrus, Italian Cyprus, and Birch … and beautiful perimeter gardens… all add to the ambiance and extend the livability of this incredible Pasadena Estate.

Additional Features:

  • State of the art Security System.
  • Four zone HVAC.
  • Elevator servicing three floors.
  • Steel Beam Construction.
  • 2,000 sq.ft. Basement with abundant storage.
  • Separate Wine room with custom cabinetry.
  • Light filled Gym with adjacent bath.
Grounds:

  • Automatic sprinklers, front and rear.
  • Circular driveway with Porte-Cochere.
  • Salt water Pool and Spa.
  • Rose Garden.
  • Climate controlled Greenhouse.