In Pasadena, there are specific streets that reflect the unique history and beauty of this city. Madison Avenue, lined with Camphor trees, neighborhood friendly sidewalks, and early 1900s homes is one of them. This particular home, located in the heart of Madison Heights, was designed by one of the great architects of that period - Sylvanus Marston, who is a graduate of the School of Architecture at Cornell University. Marston was also responsible for designing many iconic buildings, including Pacific Asia Museum and the Vista del Arroyo Hotel. While this house offers the historic presence of a 1910 Craftsman built home, it reflects the elegance, sophistication and grandness of Marston’s unique style. The house breaths with its open areas, allowing its owners to enjoy the California elements, including a cool afternoon breeze.

Over the past year, the home has been completely upgraded from top to bottom with all the necessary attributes of a contemporary home, yet designed carefully to honor its past. A grand sweeping front porch entry was approved by the Pasadena Design and Historic Division and built by one of the best craftsman builders in the area. This particular new element provides the home a wonderful grand Madison Avenue entry, connecting the home with its neighborhood. Additional unique elements have been re-designed and upgraded. The interior, including an open kitchen connected to a large family room, that spills out to a generous outdoor patio, provides the best of California living. Additionally, a once large enclosed sleeping porch has been converted into a sophisticated master bedroom and bathroom suite. With its vaulted ceiling and 38 individual windows, offering a spectacular view of the San Gabriel Mountains. Each room throughout the house has been restored and upgraded. The entire home has an elegance and sophistication, yet it is also extremely livable.

Uniquely, the property also features a substantial carriage house. This additional structure has been completely restored, upgraded and renovated with a full one bedroom apartment, including a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, laundry room and office. Also built in 1910, this unique structure offers many options, including a fully approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), additional full home office suite, or guest quarters.

Additionally, the property features a large enclosed private yard that has been newly landscaped. Its private Alpine Street entrance allows access to the carriage house and home. The yard has been designed by local landscape architecture, Nord Eriksson from EPT Design.

Centrally located in the heart of Madison Heights, the home is in close proximity to a number of local schools (including Polytechnic School and Mayfield Junior School), Old Pasadena, Playhouse District, and walking distance to the Langham Hotel or Lake Avenue Shopping District. Downtown Los Angeles is approximately a 15-20 minute drive. This stunning property is one of a kind in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Pasadena.


Offered at $3,995,000