217 San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Sophisticated and exquisitely appointed this one-story Traditional is set back on a private, gated and lushly landscaped lot off South San Rafael Avenue. Originally designed by noted architect H. Roy Kelley, the home was built around an inner courtyard that each major room opens on to through French doors. A delightful covered front veranda is your first welcome to stay awhile. The formal foyer has a raised and coved ceiling, hardwood floors and an attractive 12 light front door. Beautifully proportioned the living room has a handsome marble faced fireplace flanked by two sets of French doors, a high-beamed ceiling and gorgeous hardwood floors. There are gleaming hardwood floors throughout the home. The elegant dining room has a raised and coved ceiling. A newer kitchen has custom cabinetry, a marble topped center island with microwave drawer, La Cornue stove, Sub-Zero Refrigerator and wine cooler, two drawer dishwasher, walk in pantry and French doors to the courtyard. Between the recent family room addition and kitchen is a butler’s pantry/bar with icemaker and wine cooler drawer. Custom cabinetry, bookshelves and an entertainment center, 9+ ft ceiling and French doors to the courtyard are found in the family room. Surround sound is through out the home and in the courtyard. The bedroom wing has a sumptuous master suite, which includes new his and her baths, a generous walk-in closet and a sitting room with French doors to the courtyard. Off the bedroom hallway is a new laundry room and a serene office with French doors and vistas to the courtyard. Two more generous bedroom suites have new baths.

The inner courtyard provides for an indoor/outdoor lifestyle, a place for quiet repose and is ideal for entertaining. Walk a few steps up to a large terraced garden to find a new, heated pool, patios and planting gardens. The two-car attached garage is finished and there is additional off-street parking behind the gates. This property without doubt has a wonderful sense of privacy, exclusivity and tranquility.

Additional Features

Built 1932/2016
House size approximately 3200 SqFt
Lot size approximately 15,000 SqFt
Master Suite with his & her baths and sitting room
Two additional en-suite bedrooms with new baths
Formal Dining Room
Powder Room
New kitchen
New family room
Gated motor court
Office
New heated pool
New roof

Offered at $3,295,000