Picturesque, Palatial, & Private Tuscan Villa in South Pasadena | 225 Grand Ave.

Secluded behind its original 1910s estate walls, this masterwork by early 20th century architect Reginald Johnson presents a rare vision of an Italian Renaissance Revival villa set on a flat, private acre in South Pasadena’s coveted South Arroyo district.

225 Grand Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030

$9,995,000 | 6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7,360 Sq. Ft. | $1,358 Price/Sq.Ft. | Built in 1917 | 1.0 Acres | Arroyo Vista Elementary School District

The setting is remarkably tranquil, yet minutes from both Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles, placing all the best cultural institutions, dining, and shops within effortless reach while preserving a profound sense of remove.

The residence reflects a level of craftsmanship seldom encountered today. Artisans brought from Italy realized Johnson’s vision with exacting precision including a pair of monumental doors that open to a two-story entry hall, where classical columns and refined proportions establish an atmosphere of quiet grandeur.

Honed marble floors and richly grained woods temper the scale, creating interiors that are as livable as they are architecturally significant.

The five-bedroom, five-bathroom main residence is defined by volume, symmetry, and light. Palladian doors and windows draw in soft illumination, giving each room a measured elegance.

The formal living room and adjacent library, both anchored by fireplaces, extend seamlessly to the terraces and gardens, as does the dining room, allowing for an effortless continuity between interior and exterior spaces.

The epicurean kitchen is both functional and beautifully appointed, with a casual seating area, butler’s pantry, additional service kitchen, mudroom, and dedicated laundry.

Two guest bedrooms and a bath complete the main level.

Upstairs, the plan presents two expansive, private wings.

The luxurious primary suite comprises a separate bedroom, dressing room, and sunroom, along with a generous walk-through closet and bath.

A second level living room features wood beamed ceilings, arched picture windows, and an additional fireplace.

Opposite, an additional retreat with its own sitting room and bath offers equal privacy, joined by another substantial bedroom with its own ensuite.

A fully independent guest house is discreetly positioned within its own hedged garden.

The guest house comes complete with living room, fireplace, kitchen, bedroom, and bath, offering an ideal arrangement for extended stays or private quarters.

The immaculate grounds are as considered as the architecture. A swimmers pool, pavilion, and spa retreat anchor the outdoor experience, complemented by a secluded rose garden, an outdoor dining terrace with fireplace and grill, and a sweeping lawn framed by mature specimen trees and a grape arbor.

Fountains and garden paths create a sequence of intimate outdoor rooms, each with its own sense of enclosure and calm. Ample off-street parking for 10+ cars, including a multi-vehicle carport, accommodates both daily life and large-scale entertaining.

Properties of this caliber, with this pedigree and level of preservation, are not merely rare in South Pasadena, they are effectively singular. 225 Grand Avenue represents a generational offering, a residence of enduring architectural prominence. Opportunities of this magnitude emerge perhaps once in a century, and when they do, they define the standard against which all others are measured.

Interested in purchasing this fantastic home? I would love to get you a private tour of 225 Grand Avenue in South Pasadena. Call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

Listing provided courtesy of George Penner of Compass & Michelle Trafficante of Ashby & Graff.

Jacqueline Tager | DRE# 1476997
jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com | (323) 697-3040
Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage
1801 N Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027

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