1535 Circle Drive, San Marino, CA 91108

Beautifully sited on one of San Marino's most treasured and prestigious streets, 1535 Circle Drive rises gracefully above Lacy Park as a rare and exceptional estate. Designed by noted architect Robert Sinclair and meticulously built from the ground up in 2002, skilled artisans created this timeless French Château-inspired residence. Cherished by the same family for over 27 years, this enchanting and alluring masterpiece is surrounded by magical gardens, bubbling fountains and towering trees, creating an ambiance of tranquility and romance.

A meandering garden path leads to a formal foyer, and introduces a stunning living room with marble fireplace crowned by 16' soaring ceilings, and a dining room with wine bar, ideal for grand entertaining and intimate celebrations alike. Numerous arched French doors offer captivating vistas of the glorious outdoors. The gourmet kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring a striking glass-turret breakfast room, generous center island and abundant cabinetry. A charming guest suite, an exquisite butler's pantry, laundry room and two powder rooms, complete the west wing. The main-floor sumptuous primary suite is a true sanctuary, showcasing 20' vaulted ceilings, marble fireplace, a sun-lit sitting room, expansive walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom. An adjacent paneled library, adorned with custom bookshelves, a wet bar and French doors, makes for an ideal home office. A warm and inviting family room offers cozy family evenings, with French doors and a handsome fireplace. Gracing the upper level are three additional generous-sized bedroom suites, a covered terrace and a huge rear balcony with spectacular garden views, providing for restful, private family quarters.

Tall arched French doors throughout the home capture the estate's three-quarter-acre wondrous landscaped grounds that unfold into a tapestry of colorful gardens, scenic retreats and al fresco entertaining spaces. Bask in the sunshine and enjoy the magnificent pool and spa, scented rose garden, ponds, fountains and grassy lawn. Perfectly positioned near Lacy Park with 'secret stairway' access, The Huntington Botanical Gardens, fine dining, shopping, and within California's top-ranked blue-ribbon school district, this outstanding estate is truly the ultimate paradise.

1230 Hillside Road, Pasadena, CA 91105

Majestically poised in Pasadena's treasured Arroyo neighborhood, the Charles E. Davis House is a distinguished Colonial Revival estate designed by renowned architect Roland E. Coate, carrying the storied provenance of a past family connection to famed chef Julia Child through her father, John McWilliams, the home's second owner. Thoughtfully remodeled in 2018 for today's lifestyle and elevated in 2020 by a stunning guest house, this property sits on three-quarters acre of manicured grounds and marries timeless architectural pedigree with an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

The stately façade reveals Coate's hallmark of grand proportions and livable elegance. A formal entry beckons guests into a gracious living room, a handsome library, an inviting dining room, balanced by a comfortable family room with movie projector and screen, and an adjoining sunroom, where boundaries between house and the lush gardens dissolve. At the heart of daily life is a charming chef's kitchen, breakfast area and a back kitchen, while two bright main-level guest suites, powder rooms and laundry room add welcomed practicality. Gracing the second level, the sumptuous primary suite and four additional bedrooms capture serene treetop views, served by three beautifully-remodeled baths, a second laundry room and two staircases, creating restful and private quarters.

Outside, the resort-like grounds evoke magic, with its numerous entertaining terraces, fire pit, play area, chicken coop, vegetable garden, inviting pool and sweeping lawns, that turn gatherings into occasions. The exceptional accessory structure with 18' bifold glass doors, beamed ceilings, two bathrooms and a bonus room, seamlessly flexes as an entertainment pavilion, creative studio or a stylish place for guests. Gated and private, and with close proximity to hiking trails, Old Town shops, restaurants and an easy connection to DTLA, studios and the Westside, this estate truly is a quintessential Pasadena legacy, timeless in character, meticulous in execution and abundantly livable for today's discerning buyer.

• Main Residence: 6,003 sf
• Guest House: 1,097 sf
• Basement: 892 sf
• Garages: 976 sf
• Architect: Roland E Coate (1936)
• Landscape Designer: Florence Yoch (1936)

1220 Wentworth Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Nestled in Pasadena's most coveted estate neighborhood one block from the prestigious Langham Huntington Hotel, this beautiful two-story Spanish home has been lovingly maintained and cherished by its owners. Light-filled rooms, high ceilings, remodeled bathrooms, wood floors, plantation shutters and a versatile floorplan are hallmarks of this treasured family home.

An arched front porch welcomes guests into an entry foyer, and a charming living room with a Batchelder-tiled fireplace, picture window and French doors leading to a romantic patio. Across the foyer is an elegant dining room with crystal chandelier and sconces, making dining a special occasion. The generous chef's kitchen, with abundant cabinets and built-in appliances, spills comfortably into a family room with fireplace, wet bar and a breakfast nook. French doors open to a trellised patio and a private grassy backyard, ideal for alfresco entertaining and outdoor enjoyment.

Completing the delightful main level are a convertible den, an attached period bathroom, a rear bedroom with an adjoining bath and a laundry room. The second floor showcases four spacious bedrooms and two beautifully-remodeled bathrooms, including a sprawling primary suite with fireplace, French doors, balcony, custom walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom. With its prime location just steps from Lake Avenue shops and restaurants, Lacy Park, Caltech and the Huntington Library Gardens, this home is an exceptional Pasadena jewel seeking its next loving owner.