Stately 1920s Marston & Van Pelt-Designed Mediterranean Available in Pasadena

Originally built and designed way back in the late 1920s by noted architects Sylvanus Marston and Garrett Van Pelt, this regal Mediterranean-style home has been extensively renovated through the years while retaining many of its period details. Last sold way back in 2007 for a speck over $3 million, the distinguished jewel just popped up for sale in Pasadena with a nearly $6.8 million price tag.

Described in the listing held by George Penner of DPP Real Estate as a “grand historic property of exceptional quality,” the four-bedroom, six-bath home features almost 6,400 square feet of living space on two levels — all of it adorned throughout with authentic elements, plus modern amenities like home-automation and monitored security systems.

Nestled on a flat parcel spanning almost three-quarter acres, between the Madison Heights neighborhood and Langham Estate area, the creamy stucco and green terracotta-roof structure is fronted by a circular driveway. Topped by a Juliette balcony, the entryway opens into a double-height foyer displaying a marble and terrazzo floor, along with a curving staircase flaunting an ornate wrought-iron railing.

From there, a spacious powder blue-hued living room sporting a fireplace with a hand-tooled Medusa cement-cast surround flows to a cobalt blue sunroom laced with glass panels. A formal dining room is decorated with hand-painted silk chinoiserie wallpaper and has French doors spilling out to a covered and custom-tiled patio, while the gourmet kitchen is outfitted with a butler’s pantry, an eat-in island and accompanying breakfast nook.

The main level also hosts a study/media room, sitting/family room, a duo of powder rooms and basement access; and upstairs, two bedroom wings are separated by a landing with a sitting nook and an expansive balcony complete with a barrel-type sauna. On one end, the master retreat features a private patio, two walk-in closets, and a marble-clad bath equipped with dual vanities, a dressing area, soaking tub and shower, while three additional en-suite bedrooms can be found on the opposite side.

Outdoors, the walled and grassy backyard has been professionally landscaped by EPTDESIGN, and is showcased by a “secret garden,” and pool and spa flanked by a vine-covered pergola warmed by a fireplace. Elsewhere on the property is a detached two-car garage, which connects to a two-level guest apartment holding a changing bath and shower on the first floor, and bedroom and bath, living/dining areas, den and kitchen up top.