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3740 Canyon Crest Road

Altadena, CA 91001
  • $3,200,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 60 Days
  • ID#: P1-24492
UPDATED: 35 min ago
$3,200,000
  • 2
    BEDS
  • 2.75
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,942
    SQFT
  • $1,088
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1952
County:

School Ratings & Info

Description

Up a secluded private road in a grove of California live oaks is a creative haven with a unique legacy. 'Boulder Crest' is singular: a historic marvel, an architectural gem, a property rising from the landscape -- an enduring biophilic design. Built of massive granite boulders placed at the beginning of the 20th century, the house and grounds are a feat of vision, engineering and artisan masonry. This home seamlessly melds arts and crafts elements with mid-century modernism - the net effect is timeless - from arroyo stone work and old growth redwood to post & beam construction. Serpentine stone-lined pathways cross a network of masonry channels and terraces on the approach to the entry. A keystone engraved '1912' heralds over the arched double door, opening to reveal rich jade-hued concrete floors. Redwood paneling, vaulted beamed ceilings and oversize pendant lanterns warm a jaw-dropping step-down living room, anchored by the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and wall of windows. The living room connects to both the dining room and galley kitchen with rock walls and clerestory windows, as well as the first bedroom and adjacent den (once a gold vault, ready to be reimagined as a music room, meditation space, or quiet office). Even the 3/4 bath boasts a beautiful river rock wall that imparts a feeling of warmth and security. Upstairs, a spacious art studio enjoys canyon vistas, a private patio and calming sounds of the corten steel water feature. Past shoji screens with encapsulated botanical elements, find the generous primary suite, with its own wall of windows, large canti

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3740 Canyon Crest Road Altadena, CA 91001

  • Price: $3,200,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 60 Days
  • Updated: 35 min ago
  • ID#: P1-24492
2
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
2.75
Acres
2,942
SQFT
$1,088
$/SQFT
1952
Built
Neighborhood:
Altadena (91001)
County:
Los Angeles
Area:
Altadena (91001)
Property Description
Up a secluded private road in a grove of California live oaks is a creative haven with a unique legacy. 'Boulder Crest' is singular: a historic marvel, an architectural gem, a property rising from the landscape -- an enduring biophilic design. Built of massive granite boulders placed at the beginning of the 20th century, the house and grounds are a feat of vision, engineering and artisan masonry. This home seamlessly melds arts and crafts elements with mid-century modernism - the net effect is timeless - from arroyo stone work and old growth redwood to post & beam construction. Serpentine stone-lined pathways cross a network of masonry channels and terraces on the approach to the entry. A keystone engraved '1912' heralds over the arched double door, opening to reveal rich jade-hued concrete floors. Redwood paneling, vaulted beamed ceilings and oversize pendant lanterns warm a jaw-dropping step-down living room, anchored by the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and wall of windows. The living room connects to both the dining room and galley kitchen with rock walls and clerestory windows, as well as the first bedroom and adjacent den (once a gold vault, ready to be reimagined as a music room, meditation space, or quiet office). Even the 3/4 bath boasts a beautiful river rock wall that imparts a feeling of warmth and security. Upstairs, a spacious art studio enjoys canyon vistas, a private patio and calming sounds of the corten steel water feature. Past shoji screens with encapsulated botanical elements, find the generous primary suite, with its own wall of windows, large canti
Exterior Features

Fencing N/K Parking Features Garage - Single DoorGarage Door Opener Parking Total 7 Patio And Porch Features Stone/TileOther/RemarksPatio OpenTerrace Pool Features Below GroundPrivateDiving BoardFenced Spa Features N/K View Mountains/HillsPanoramicValley/CanyonOther/RemarksTrees/Woods

Interior Features

Appliances DishwasherRefrigeratorElectric OvenGas Stove Bathrooms Total 2 Common Walls No Common Walls Cooling Central Forced AirHeat Pump(s) Fireplace Features FP in Living RoomOther/RemarksRaised Hearth Flooring Other/Remarks Heating Heat Pump Interior Features Sunken Living RoomTwo Story Ceilings Levels 2 Story Searchable Rooms Bonus RoomDenLoftOfficeWine CellarWorkshopOther/RemarksKitchenLiving RoomWalk-In Closet

Property Features

Assessments N/K Building Area Total 2942 Irrigation Source Drip List AOR Pasadena-Foothills Listing Terms CashCash To New Loan Miscellaneous FoothillsMountainousPreserve/Public Land Property Sub Type Detached Sale Rent For Sale Security Features Security SystemSecurity LightsCarbon Monoxide Detectors Sewer Cesspool Site National ForestLandscapedSprinklers In Front Special Listing Conditions Standard Utilities Electricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedWater Connected Water Source Private

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