Homes for sale - 480 Glen Holly Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105

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$ 1,980,000

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2 Beds

3 Baths

2,244 SqFt

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$ 1,980,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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2 Beds

3 Baths

2,244 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,244 sqft

Price per Sqft $882

MLS Listing ID 25537751

Style Modern

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1988

Lot Size 7,157 Sqft

Acres 0.1643

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

The Conrad and Libby Buff Residence | Buff & Hensman FAIA, 1988. There were few architects that so deftly handled the building code changes of the late seventies as did Buff & Hensman- creating an entirely new aesthetic to expand upon the principles their work was celebrated for: dramatic spatial experiences, expertise in siting, and a mastery of scale and proportion. Conrad Buff III's last home, designed for himself and his wife Libby, is one of the firm's most sophisticated examples of this period. As is often the case with the homes that architects create for themselves, it displayed a daring and uncompromising example of his design philosophy. The street level view of a monolithic vertical volume is deceiving. Once inside, the vertical exterior quietly yields to a breathtakingly expansive horizontal expression on the second floor. At this level, open plan living area and dining room, kitchen, and an unexpectedly large outdoor space are able to flourish- with indoor and outdoor "rooms" allowed to flow into one another, while still providing exceptional privacy from the street. The west elevation extends onto multiple view facing sleeping porch/patios. At the east facing, a floor to ceiling window wall and sliding door connects the living area to a spacious patio with a spa tub and sculptural water feature. A monumental trellis expands the space outward, and recalls the formality of one of the firm's earlier masterpieces in Case Study House No. 28. The home continues to reveal itself through a complex interlocking of volumes that are woven together with space and light. The 3rd floor primary suite, originally Conrad's office, floats above the living area and kitchen below. Carefully positioned windows, stained glass, and skylights spill natural light into these shared spaces. A private guest bedroom and bath is below with its own view facing patio. Extensive original built-ins provide copious, well-organized storage. The ground floor level features 14' tall ceilings and includes an entry foyer, screening room/studio, 3rd bath, and an office with its own separate entrance to the street. Dividing this level is a voluminous two car garage. A meticulously cared for and important example of Southern California modernism, located in one of Pasadena's finest and most picturesque neighborhoods. Peace and quiet yet easily accessible- with excellent restaurants, retail, and schools all in close proximity.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area Pasadena Sw

Zoning PSR6

Rooms

Other Rooms None

Dining Room 0

Interior

Interior Features Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Built-Ins, Open Floor Plan, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)

Heating Central

Cooling Central

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room

Equipment Built-Ins, Freezer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range/Oven

Laundry Laundry Area, Inside

Exterior

Parking Features Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Attached, Attached

Garage Spaces 4.0

Pool None

View Y/N Yes

View Hills

Building

Lot Description Secluded

Story 3

Sewer In Connected and Paid

Water Public

Architectural Style Modern

Level or Stories Three Or More

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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480 Glen Holly Dr Pasadena, CA 91105