Last month September 2020, the most expensive home sold was 1675 Orlando Road Pasadena. This estate located across from the Huntington Library sold for $4,700,000 in twenty-five days which was the full asking price. The sellers bought this impressive home in 2002 for $2,100,000 and since then added another bedroom, three bathrooms and pool house/office. In addition they added a 568 square foot covered loggia for outside entertaining.
MLS Remarks Read: Enjoying a premier estate area location across from the Huntington Library, this graceful, single level residence is sited on almost .75 of an acre of lovely landscaped grounds. A welcoming motor court leads to the south facing veranda and charming entry. The almost 4,200 square foot floor plan features an elegant living room with handsome fireplace. Cathedral ceiling and sliding doors to the back terrace, pool and pool house. To the right is the stunning formal dining room with chandelier and bay window overlooking the front garden. The gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, center island and marble counters is beyond. A comfortable family room with built-ins and a spacious laundry/mud room with bath completes the east wing.
The west wing consists of two bright bedrooms that share a bath; an en suite bedroom and the gracious master suite with sitting area, window seat overlooking the back garden, walk-in closet and luxuriously bath. The pleasant 598 square foot. pool house/office has a great room with cathedral ceiling, a kitchenette and a bath. In addition, there is an outdoor kitchen gazebo with barbecue and refrigerator and a lovely 568 square foot covered loggia for outdoor entertaining. An oversized 2 car detached garage and automatic gate further enhance this delightful, private property.
It would be interesting to know how much all those upgrades cost the owner