FrenchProvincial

243 N San Rafael Avenue

Pasadena , CA 91105

MLS#: P1-17671

$5,500,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: P1-17671
Listing provided by: COMPASS
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 26 days ago
On site: 1 year, 7 months ago
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Property

Beds

9

Full Baths

7

1/2 Baths

3

Year Built

1930

Sq.Footage

10,731

Significant architectural restoration opportunity. Private and palatial 1930 French Norman Estate designed by Marston & Maybury, 10,731+ sqft residence, strikingly elevated on a 2.1 acre promontory above Annandale Golf Club and accessed via long, ascending gated drive from North San Rafael Avenue. A true grandeur of yesteryear - spanning three main levels, with notable four story conical-roofed tower and separate garage wing with chauffeur residence. Opulent public reception, with Great Room and Solarium spaces providing space for regal entertaining. Commercial sized kitchen, adjacent staff quarters and laundry. Additionally; office study, library and large nursery room. Total bedrooms, 9. Total bathrooms, 10. Terraces, broad great lawn, swimmers pool, large motor court, wine cellar, workshop, safe room and cascading water fountain, to highlight a few. Masterfully crafted in 1930 with the finest materials, finishes and details - with most elements in their original, archived condition.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry

  • Total Bedrooms

    9

  • Bathrooms

    7

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    3

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    NO

  • Heating

    None

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    1

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    3

  • Parking

    Attached, Driveway, Garage

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Private, In Ground

  • View

    City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Landscaped

  • Lot Size(acres)

    2.1

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    FrenchProvincial

Price

  • Sales Price

    $5,500,000

  • Sq. Footage

    10, 731

  • Price/SqFt

    $512

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

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Significant architectural restoration opportunity. Private and palatial 1930 French Norman Estate designed by Marston & Maybury, 10,731+ sqft residence, strikingly elevated on a 2.1 acre promontory above Annandale Golf Club and accessed via long, ascending gated drive from North San Rafael Avenue. A true grandeur of yesteryear - spanning three main levels, with notable four story conical-roofed tower and separate garage wing with chauffeur residence. Opulent public reception, with Great Room and Solarium spaces providing space for regal entertaining. Commercial sized kitchen, adjacent staff quarters and laundry. Additionally; office study, library and large nursery room. Total bedrooms, 9. Total bathrooms, 10. Terraces, broad great lawn, swimmers pool, large motor court, wine cellar, workshop, safe room and cascading water fountain, to highlight a few. Masterfully crafted in 1930 with the finest materials, finishes and details - with most elements in their original, archived condition.

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