John Elgin Woolf-Designed Hollywood Regency Estate Lists for $5M

Built in 1958, this beautiful Hollywood Regency-style estate was designed by noted architect John Elgin Woolf, the architect of Hollywood's Golden Era, who designed homes for Cary Grant, Judy Garland, Bob Hope and a long list of Hollywood celebrities. This gorgeous property is located on one of Pasadena's most coveted streets, South San Rafael Avenue, surrounded by architecturally significant estates and gorgeous treescapes.

Upon entering the gated drive, a circular motor court immediately introduces the curved line as a major design element found throughout the property. Through the ten-foot double door entry, the foyer is clad in a beautiful tongue and groove planking which extends to the living room, where a curved wall of floor to ceiling glass surrounds an ornate marble fireplace. High ceilings throughout the home create an airiness and lightness that enhance the sense of indoor/outdoor living. Floor to ceiling doors in the living room open to a curved covered patio surrounding the dramatic oval shaped pool and spa. The opulent dining room features a wall covered in two pairs of vintage hand painted Chinese wallpaper panels from the Collection of Rose Cumming, circa 1925. The kitchen has been remodeled with top of the line stainless steel appliances and a glossy modern aesthetic that dovetails perfectly with the style of the home.

The primary bedroom faces out to the pool with glass doors and features a fireplace with a striking marble surround. The original spa-like primary bathroom enjoys a dressing area and access to a private patio. A secondary bedroom, currently used as an office, is also coupled with a large full bathroom and dressing area. A third bedroom, bath and laundry room are located off of the kitchen.

The glamorous curved frontage of the pool house features floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that open into a room divided by accordion doors allowing the space to be flexible. There is a bathroom, ample storage and a temperature controlled wine room. The exquisite gardens were designed by landscape architect Nord Eriksson. The thoughtful design incorporates circles and curved lines echoing the architecture with hedges, rose gardens and paths weaving through the property.

The estate is listed for $5,000,000 with Ted Clark and Heather Lillard at Compass.

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