1159 N Chester AVE Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Pasadena,CA 91104
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,844 sqft
Price per Sqft $919
MLS Listing ID P1-23614
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1921
Lot Size 7,923 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Idyllic cottage in Bungalow Heaven offers poolside Provencal lifestyle in Pasadena. This magical 1921-built home offers high-end designer updates as well as down to earth, eclectic charm. Sited just above street level behind a gently curving front wall, this stucco cottage is rich with character details inside and out. A gabled roofline with carved bargeboard and rafter tails complements the recessed arched front door, complete with a speakeasy grille. Inside, luminous hardwood floors welcome visitors into the living room, with handsome original built-in benches framing the decorative original Bachelder tiled fireplace. Enjoy garden views and unique built-in entryway cabinets flanking the front door. A formal dining room with beadboard paneling, built-in corner cabinets and picture rail molding is quintessential arts & crafts style with a twist: a basket pendant light lends a playful contemporary element - a motif repeated throughout. The adjacent gallery space offers possibilities, perhaps a reading room or office? Artful touches continue in the kitchen, where marble countertops, gorgeous deVOL brass fixtures and apron sink elevate the cozy breakfast nook with special hardware and original built-in storage. Open white oak shelving, a deVOL pendant light and upscale Bosch and Fisher & Paykel appliances update this early 20th century kitchen to a modern chef's standards. Slow down with a cuppa, gazing out at the sparkling pool and hummingbirds making the rounds. Three sunny bedrooms and two lovely baths give high-end boutique hotel vibes, with french doors leading to the patio and pool, custom tilework and wallpaper in organic tones, a clawfoot tub and top of the line Waterworks fixtures. The backyard is just as special as the interiors with a happy aqua blue pool, al fresco dining spots, and Wisteria-shaded patio and outdoor fireplace -- this variety of charm can't be manufactured or recreated -- it's the sort thats been honed over a century by a series of stewards who preserved character and enhanced the space with their own artistry. To that end, the two car garage offers space as a studio or potential ADU, with a sunny patio area ready for use as a workshop, grilling station or raised bed gardening. This property, located in one of Pasadena's favorite historic districts, enjoys proximity to all the things. As if it could get any better, the home has been awarded Mills Act status, likely resulting in reduced property taxes for its new owner.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 646 - Pasadena (Ne)
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Paneling/Wainscoting,See Remarks,Storage
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Type Decorative,Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Water Heater
Laundry Inside,Laundry Closet,Stacked
Exterior
Parking Features Door-Single,Driveway,Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Pool Heated,In Ground,Private,See Remarks
Community Features Sidewalks
Utilities Available Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
View Neighborhood,Pool
Total Parking Spaces 4
Private Pool Yes
Building
Dwelling Type House
Faces East
Story 1
Entry Level One
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories One
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 5741018028
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