Sold on 8/26/2011 for $1,550,000
217 San Rafael in Pasadena California is a 4 bedroom 3 bath home with 2474 SqFt.

This home has been described as, Located in one of the most highly esteemed areas of Pasadena, this classic Early California ranch style home is discreetly sited and nestled among the estates of South San Rafael. Built by noted Architect H. Roy Kelley this property was featured in the March 1935 issue of California Arts and Architecture magazine and was heralded as a home designed in a simple and delightful manner without meaningless ornament and traditional detail''. This residence is oriented around an impressive patio with an elevated large rear garden. Most of the key rooms open to the center courtyard and capture tranquil and elegant views. Lush foliage and mature olive and oaks bring the flavor of the Montecito/Carmel regions to well established Pasadena. There is a wonderful sense of privacy and exclusivity to this property and enjoyably, the home offers an excellent floor plan enabling ideal indoor outdoor entertainment. There are newly refinished hardwood floors throughout most of the property.