Listing Agent: Ted Clark      Broker/Office: COMPASS
1650 Knollwood Drive Pasadena CA 91103
$ 3,255,000
  6   |    3 Full  2 Half   |    4765 Sq Feet

Listing ID

#P1-28607

Status

Active

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Property Style

Ranch

County

Los Angeles

Year Built

1948

Days on website

5

Description
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Pasadena architectural history, The Simond's House is a character rich California Ranch designed by noted Pasadena architect Theodore L Pletsch and set 3/4 of an acre in coveted Linda Vista. Featured by the Pasadena Museum of History, the residence combines remarkable scale, privacy & an effortless connection to its surrounding landscape. The property spans a substantial lot with approximately 200 feet of frontage, creating a wonderful sense of openness from the moment of arrival. The generous grounds provide privacy & room to enjoy the property, with broad lawn areas, mature landscaping, patios, & outdoor spaces that complement the relaxed California character of the architecture. Brick pathways & handsome stone staircases wind through the grounds, connecting the various gardens & outdoor spaces & creating a natural sense of discovery throughout the property. A saltwater pool, framed by the mature landscape & featuring a pretty cascading waterfall, provides an especially inviting focal point for outdoor living & entertaining. Given the expansive lot size, there is also potential for an ADU. The home is arranged over two functional levels & offers six bedrooms & six bathrooms. From the front door, an inviting entry leads into the formal living room, where wide paneled walls reinforce the warmth & informality of the Ranch aesthetic. A fireplace is framed by glass doors opening to a connected sunroom with views across the expansive backyard. The living room flows naturally into a den/library & dining area, centered around a corner fireplace & walk-in wet bar, with an adjoining powder room. The upper level brings together the family room & an updated kitchen with custom cabinetry, dark granite countertops, & a full suite of Viking & Miele appliances. The kitchen connects easily to the surrounding living spaces, creating a comfortable setting for both everyday life & entertaining. The primary suite provides a generous private retreat, with an expansive bedroom, dedicated dressing area, large bathroom, & attached sitting room. Additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or office space. Rarely does a property offer this combination of architectural provenance, 3/4 of an acre of land, extraordinary frontage & privacy in one of Pasadena's most desirable neighborhoods. 1650 Knollwood is a true Linda Vista estate - rich in character, connected to its landscape & ready for its next chapter.
Location
Financial Information
List Price:  $ 3255000
Property Features
Appliances:  Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
Basement:  Unfinished
Community Features:  Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Park, Suburban
Construction Materials:  Stucco
Cooling:  Dual
Exterior Features:  Lighting
Fencing:  Wood
Fireplace Features:  Decorative, Library
Flooring:  Tile, Wood
Heating:  Central
Interior Features:  Balcony, Storage
Levels:  Two
Lot Features:  Landscaped, Lawn, Secluded, Yard
Other Structures:  Storage
Parking Features:  Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, Private
Patio And Porch Features:  Brick, Deck, Open, Patio, Stone, Wood
Pool Features:  Filtered, Gunite, Heated, Tile, Waterfall
Roof:  Composition, Shingle
Security Features:  Prewired
Senior Community YN:  false
Spa Features:  Gunite, Heated
Structure Type:  House
Water Source:  Public
Window Features:  Blinds
MLS Area Major:  645 - Pasadena (NW)
City:  Pasadena
Senior Community YN:  false
Listed By:   Ted Clark   COMPASS 
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