512 Arroyo Square , South Pasadena, CA 91030(Los Angeles County)

Located on one of the most coveted streets in South Pasadena neighboring the Arroyo Seco and Pasadenas Southwest Estate Area, this 1927 French Norman Revival by famed architects Marston & Maybury has been thoroughly updated and renovated to complement the original architectural details and sophistication of the home. The formal foyer leads to the spacious living room featuring a fireplace, double French doors welcoming you to a covered terrace seating area and another pair of double French doors, one of which leads from the living room to a secret garden. Next to the living room is a cozy wood paneled library with a fireplace. The formal dining room provides seating for twelve and is accentuated by original plaster alcoves, bay windows with leaded panes and French doors that also access the outside patio. A large butlers pantry adjacent to the open kitchen and family room includes a beverage refrigerator, sink, second dishwasher, and built-in glass cabinets. Off of the butlers pantry is an exquisite powder room. The gourmet kitchen boasts top of the line appliances, two sinks, a walk-in pantry, a large island opening to a breakfast room and family room featuring a fireplace, making this the perfect place for informal gatherings. Downstairs, there is a bedroom suite with a full bathroom, a separate office, and a wing leading to the garage with a laundry room and mud room as well as an additional bathroom that is easily accessible to the pool and can serve as a changing room. Off the family room, there is a staircase with custom iron banisters providing easy access to the upstairs. The homes main staircase is located off the foyer. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and an additional office or den to work from home. The master bedroom is a retreat that features a wood burning or gas fireplace, vaulted cathedral ceiling, a room sized walk-in custom closet and dressing room, two separate bath areas; one bath area with a walk-in shower and the other with an Ultra tub and spa with air jets. The bath area is separated by a dressing area with custom mirror paneled closets. The other bedrooms upstairs include a bedroom suite of two separate bedrooms with an adjoining full bath. The fourth upstairs bedroom includes a spacious walk-in closet and bathroom. A back hallway with two separate linen storage closets leads to a stairway that provides access down to the foyer of the home. The Provenal inspired landscape design of the front yard is accented by manicured hedges, rows of espalier apple trees, potted olive trees, French lavender and mature trees including a flowering Chinese magnolia and a sycamore tree. A tranquil, secret garden is complemented by four potted magnolias and a fountain. The backyard area was redesigned in 2017 by Pacific Outdoor Living and features a spectacular saltwater infinity pool, spa, fountain, outdoor fireplace, pergola and multiple patio areas for entertaining. This is the ultimate setting for California indoor-outdoor living and alfresco dining. The French inspired backyard gravel garden has a variety of lemon, peach, plum, and grapefruit trees. Olive trees have been planted in back of the propertys brick wall. Built-in cabinetry provides ample storage in the spacious two-car garage that is situated at the back of the home, off of Columbia Street. Adjacent to the garage is a gated motor court with an electric gate that accommodates parking for three additional cars. In the restoration of the home, such features as copper gutters, copper awnings, Select Slate roof tile, upgraded electrical systems, lighting and copper plumbing have been added to the home. This property provides a unique opportunity to live in a sought-after neighborhood with South Pasadenas highly ranked school district, near the Rose Bowl, restaurants and the museums of old town Pasadena, with convenient freeway access to DTLA, the studios of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Burbank and beyond.