Sold on
1/10/2008 for
$917,500
954
Topeka
in
Pasadena
California is a
3
bedroom
2
bath home with
1844
SqFt.
This home has been described as,
Historic Highlands Craftsman jewel with architectural provenance! Trained by the incomparable Greene & Greene, architect J. Cyril Bennett designed 954 Topeka, featured in the February 1920 issue of Ladies' Home Journal. Some Bennett designs include Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Raymond Theater, rectory of All Saints Episcopal Church. The residence was a childhood home of painter Helen Lundeberg, founder of the 1930s post surrealist movement. The 3BD/1.5BA home is tastefully updated including 2003 kitchen remodel w/granite counters, Pratt & Lambert tiles, built-in breakfast nook w/table, Asko dishwasher, GE Profile stainless-steel fridge, wine fridge, custom cabinetry & more. The thoughtful floorplan offers formal dining room, living room w/Batchelder-style fireplace, den and basement. The 11,681 sqft grounds offer fruit trees and are landscaped for privacy & entertaining. The Historic Highlands holds Labor Day parties, July 4th parade, home tours, and is a Hollywood favorite for filming.
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