Listed by Antoinette Motte with Engel & Volkers La Canada 818-790-6774

Experience an enchanting Country French estate located in the
lovely San Rafael Neighborhood of Pasadena. Each room brings this
storybook home alive for sophisticated, as well as casual living, and
entertaining. You are first greeted by a flagstone foyer and stunning
curved staircase giving you an eye to what's in store inside this warm
elegant beauty. The grand living room features a massive fireplace,
while the formal dining room boasts custom built-ins. The island
kitchen, with Viking appliances, opens to a cozy breakfast area and
family room. The beautifully paneled Library/Office is ready for all
your literary treasures. A romantic primary suite has French doors
which open to a charming balcony overlooking the lush greenery and
enchanting pool area for your casual entertaining. This beauty offers
three elegant fireplaces, numerous French doors which open to
beautiful balconies for meditating and quiet times, vaulted and
beamed ceilings, and handsome paneling and woodwork. For fun,
there is a creative "cocktail closet", as well as a "wine cabinet". The
bedroom wing has additional access from the back staircase where
you will also find an artist studio/retreat/bedroom. An attached three
car garage has direct entry into the home with a nearby handy laundry room.