Active
300 N San Rafael Avenue
Pasadena CA, 91105
$25,000,000
$1,215.54 per sqft
Active
8 Beds
14 Baths
20,567 sqft
Residential
Built in 1997
Listed by Brent Chang with COMPASS (626) 487-8100
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.
P1-17498
MLSⓇ ID
May 3, 2024
Listed
October 4, 2024
Updated
Map
300 N San Rafael Avenue
Pasadena CA, 91105
Interior Features
Total Stories
3
Bedrooms
8
Total Bathrooms
14
Full Bathrooms
14
Interior Features
Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, 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
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
Laundry Description
Laundry Room
Floor Description
Carpet, Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Den, Family Room, Great Room, Guest Accommodations, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air, Zoned
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
3.39 Acres
Exterior Features
Barbecue, Lighting
Lot Features
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
Architectual Style
Contemporary, Modern
Sewer
Public Sewer
Other Property Details
Area Name
645 - Pasadena (NW)
Days on Market
98
Association Fee
$4,822
Association Fee Frequency
Yearly
Association Amenities
Other
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
8
Parking
Controlled Entrance, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Oversized, Private, Storage
Parking Total
20
View
Yes
View Description
Bridge(s), City Lights, Landmark, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
County
Los Angeles
Water Source
Public
Pool
Yes
Pool Features
Gas Heat, In Ground, Lap, Private, Waterfall
Listing Contact: (626) 205-4040
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