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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: *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. *2-story, 8-car garage.*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.

DAYS ON MARKET 16 LAST UPDATED 5/2/2024
YEAR BUILT 1997 COMMUNITY Pasadena (NW)
GARAGE SPACES 8.0 COUNTY Los Angeles
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air, Zoned
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
AMENITIES Other
APPLIANCES Barbecue, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer, Washer, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Water To Refrigerator
AREA Pasadena (NW)
BASEMENT Finished, Yes
BUYER'S BROKERAGE COMPENSATION 2.000 %
CONSTRUCTION Copper Plumbing
EXTERIOR Barbecue, Lighting
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Controlled Entrance, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Oversized, Private, Storage, Yes
HEAT Central
HOA DUES 401.83
INTERIOR Bedroom on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Dressing Area, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Primary Suite, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Wired for Sound, Workshop
LOT 3.39 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Near Park, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer
PARKING Controlled Entrance,Driveway,Electric Gate,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Gated,Oversized,Private,Storage
POOL Yes
POOL DESCRIPTION Gas Heat,In Ground,Lap,Private,Waterfall
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Contemporary, Modern
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Bridge(s),City Lights,Landmark,Mountain(s),Neighborhood,Trees/Woods
WATER Public
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