300 N San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

Property Description

Roland and Margarita Hernandez House: Buff, Smith and Hensman, 1997.One of the largest private view estates in greater Pasadena, the Hernandez House sits on 3.4 acres in the prestigious San Rafael Hills. Fully gated and mostly level, the site provides sweeping views looking east over the historic Colorado St bridge and the city of Pasadena and dramatic mountain vistas to the north and east. Designed by the iconic and pioneering firm of Buff & Hensman in 1997 and expanded in 2002, the 8-BR suite and 14-BA main structure spans three levels of living space, purposefully designed for an organic relationship between lifestyle and site. Having evolved from true post and beam structures, the estate employs many of the contemporary innovations that would later define Buff & Hensman. The home was planned so all major areas are oriented towards the best views. 20' ceilings with sides of glass open to the rear yard, 'merging' with the surrounding environment. 60' pool is bisected by elevated limestone bridge, creating a lap pool and waterfall to the north and wider family pool with spa to the south. Large lawn leads to glass paneled 2BR/2BA guest house with kitchen and fireplace that can be completely opened to lawn and adjacent N/S lighted champion tennis court. Having first engaged Buff and Hensman to build their Pasadena home, the Hernandez's and architects then embarked on the most difficult task of locating and acquiring the ideal site that would not only complement, but integrate with, the living spaces imagined by the Hernandez. As arduous as it was to find the initial site, it was an intersection of planning and good fortune that allowed them to procure and expand to the adjacent 300 Los Altos Dr. parcel in 2002. A truly rare confluence of events that lead to the marriage of a significant architectural home to be perfectly oriented on an expansive, private site with boundless, unobstructed views. *FEATURES:*2-stry, heated 8-car garage, *Entry-level: Entry, living room & great room w/20' ceilings, dining room, open: kitchen, family, & breakfast area, library, laundry, BD-suite, guest kitchen and guest suite, 2 Add'l BA's.*Upper: Primary suite w/2 BA's & 2/walk-in clsts, 4 Add'l BR-suites, study/BR-suite, office.*Lower: Wine, entertnmnt lounge w/BA, gym w/BA, sauna.*60' pool w/spa.*Lighted N/S tennis w/BA.*Glass-paneled 2BR/2BA w/kitchn guest house.*Fully gated w/2-automatic auto gates.*Viewing terrace.*Play area.*Add'l access from Los Altos.

Interior Features

Laundry Information
Location(s) Laundry Room
Kitchen Information
Features Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Kitchenette, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen, Utility Sink, Walk-In Pantry
Bedroom Information
Features Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms 8
Bathroom Information
Features Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Jetted Tub, Linen Closet, Multiple Shower Heads, Remodeled, Soaking Tub
Bathrooms 14
Flooring Information
Material Carpet, Wood
Interior Information
Features Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Two Story Ceilings, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar
Cooling Type Central Air, Zoned

Listing Information

Address 300 N San Rafael Avenue
City Pasadena
State CA
Zip 91105
County Los Angeles
Listing Agent Brent Chang DRE #01822562
Co-Listing Agent Aaron Kirman DRE #01296524
Courtesy Of COMPASS
List Price $25,000,000
Status Active
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Structure Size 20,567
Lot Size 147,786
Year Built 1997

Listing information courtesy of: Brent Chang, Aaron Kirman, COMPASS. *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of Dec 5th, 2024 at 5:20 AM and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.