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Pasadena,CA 91103
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,018 sqft
Price per Sqft $996
MLS Listing ID CRP1-22887
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Year Built 1924
Lot Size 0.525 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Welcome to the enchanting Orrin White House--an extraordinary 1924 estate originally designed by celebrated architect Garrett Van Pelt, Jr., for acclaimed Plein-Air painter Orrin White and his family. One of the first homes in the area, this rare architectural gem was thoughtfully sited for its breathtaking views of Mt. Wilson and the San Gabriel Mountains, which inspired White's artistry. Tucked behind tall hedges and a gated entrance on over half an acre of lush, private grounds, this home is a sanctuary of peace and refinement. The current owners, only the second caretakers of the property in its century-long history, have masterfully restored and updated the residence with a reverence for its original character. Enter the grand formal entry past the 9-foot custom alder front door where 12-foot ceilings, handcrafted plaster cornices, and a Swarovski crystal and bronze chandelier set a tone of quiet elegance. The formal living room is breathtaking--anchored by 18-foot-fitted-old-growth redwood beams, a two-story window framing majestic oaks, a wood-burning fireplace, and original stamped-concrete floors, with a choir loft above. The gracious formal dining room accommodates 14 guests. It exudes romance with a fireplace, custom wrought iron pocket gates, and French doors that ope
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Interior
Heating Forced Air,Central,Fireplace(s)
Cooling Central Air,Other,See Remarks
Flooring Concrete,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Type Dining Room,Family Room,Gas,Living Room,Wood Burning,Other
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage,Other,In Kitchen
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground
View City Lights,Mountain(s),Trees/Woods
Building
Lot Description Other,Back Yard,Landscaped,Street Light(s),Sprinklers In Rear
Story 2
Foundation Raised