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Pasadena,CA 91105
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,182 sqft
Price per Sqft $865
MLS Listing ID P1-19368
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
Three Quarter Bath 1
Condo Fees $500
HOA Fees $500/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1928
Lot Size 1.783 Acres
Property Description
Architect Paul R. Williams, AIA. The V. Mott Pierce Residence. Built: 1928. Mills Act registered. Constructed for Dr. Valentine Mott Pierce, President of the World's Dispensary Medical Association, which manufactured his father's 'miracle elixir' found in almost every medicine cabinet-(Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery)-this hillside Mediterranean mansion displays the architectural brilliance of Paul R. Williams without budgetary constraints. Built in one of Pasadena's most exclusive areas at a time when the region was booming, this 5-bedroom 5-bathroom+ home provides total seclusion on 4 parcels totaling approximately 1.7 acres, with water features, accessory structures and meandering pathways. Features include a show-stopping entry foyer with carved pillars, a groin-vault colonnade and imported Italian tile flooring accented by extraordinary hand-wrought ironwork. The living room features coffered ceilings with a hand-painted motif and a massive fireplace surround. Large arched doorways open to a terracotta tiled terrace overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains and the hand-dug swimming pool. An opulent wood-paneled library reflects the grandeur of the time. The elevated dining room is accented by rows of arched pillars and iron work. The kitchen was recently remodeled, and the breakfast alcove is a jewel unto itself. There are two bedroom suites on the upper floor flanking a hotel-like seating area, and a lavish guest suite near the main entrance. A caretaker's suite is behind the kitchen and a full guest apartment with a private entrance is below the 3-car garage. An original billiards room and prohibition era speakeasy bar and bathroom are on the lower level-adjacent to a whimsical post-prohibition tiki bar and dance floor. This home also has a climate controlled wine room and private elevator connecting the garage to the entry level of the home, otherwise accessed by a dramatic loggia stairway leading to the entry courtyard. Fern Drive is a private street, soon to be electronically gated, and there is an HOA and yearly dues.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 645 - Pasadena (Nw)
Building/Complex Name Brookside Park. Central and Lower Arroyo
Rooms
Other Rooms Outbuilding,Storage
Basement Utility
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings,Built-in Features,Balcony,Breakfast Area,Ceiling Fan(s),Coffered Ceiling(s),Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Elevator,High Ceilings,Multiple Staircases,Stone Counters,Bar,Bedroom on Main Level,Entrance Foyer,Main Level Primary,Multiple Primary Suites,Primary Suite,Wine Cellar,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central,Forced Air,Natural Gas,See Remarks
Cooling Central Air,See Remarks
Flooring Stone,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Type Decorative,Library,Living Room,Recreation Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Double Oven,Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Refrigerator,Water Purifier
Laundry Inside,See Remarks
Exterior
Exterior Feature Awning(s),Balcony,Rain Gutters
Garage Door-Multi,Garage,Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 3.0
Garage Description 3.0
Fence Chain Link,Wire
Pool In Ground
Community Features Gutter(s),Park
Utilities Available Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Amenities Available Other
View Y/N Yes
View Bridge(s),City Lights,Hills,Landmark,Mountain(s),Panoramic,Trees/Woods
Roof Type Rolled/Hot Mop,Spanish Tile
Porch Concrete,Covered,Porch,Stone,Tile,Balcony
Attached Garage No
Total Parking Spaces 6
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Sprinklers In Rear,Sprinklers In Front,Near Park,Sprinklers Timer,Sprinklers On Side,Trees
Dwelling Type House
Faces West
Story 4
Entry Level Three Or More
Foundation Raised,Tie Down
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mediterranean,Spanish
Level or Stories Three Or More
Additional Building Outbuilding,Storage
New Construction No
Others
HOA Name Alta San Rafael Association
Senior Community No
Tax ID 5708026006
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash,Cash to New Loan
Listing Terms Cash,Cash to New Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard,Trust