Sold on 10/6/2009 for $4,600,000
281 San Rafael in Pasadena California is a 7 bedroom 6 bath home with 6945 SqFt.

This home has been described as, An impressive Italian revival residence designed by noted architects Marston & Van Pelt. This landmark estate is situated on approximately one acre in a prime Pasadena location and exemplifies the finest of architectural design, craftsmanship and materials. This home features: 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, living room w/ fireplace, a grand sized formal dining room, family room with fireplace, upstairs family room, updated gourmet kitchen and charming breakfast room with hand painted ceiling and batchelder flooring. In addition, there is a 4 car detached garage w/ pool bath and upstairs guest apartment complete w/ kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath. The professionally landscaped front and rear gardens, w/ mature trees and foliage, a formal rose garden with bird bath, large grassy area, front and rear terraces, fountain with koi pond, pool and spa, and wisteria covered rear terrace w/ built in barbeque.