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Roland and Margarita Hernandez House: Buff, Smith and Hensman, 1997.One of the largest private view estates in greater Pasadena, the Hernandez House sits on 3.4 acres in the prestigious San Rafael Hills. Fully gated and mostly level, the site provides sweeping views looking east over the historic Colorado St bridge and the city of Pasadena and dramatic mountain vistas to the north and east. Designed by the iconic and pioneering firm of Buff & Hensman in 1997 and expanded in 2002, the 8-BR suite and 14-BA main structure spans three levels of living space, purposefully designed for an organic relationship between lifestyle and site. Having evolved from true post and beam structures, the estate employs many of the contemporary innovations that would later define Buff & Hensman. The home was planned so all major areas are oriented towards the best views. 20' ceilings with sides of glass open to the rear yard, 'merging' with the surrounding environment. 60' pool is bisected by elevated limestone bridge, creating a lap pool and waterfall to the north and wider family pool with spa to the south. Large lawn leads to glass paneled 2BR/2BA guest house with kitchen and fireplace that can be completely opened to lawn and adjacent N/S lighted champion tennis court. Having first engaged Buff and Hensman to build their Pasadena home, the Hernandez's and architects then embarked on the most difficult task of locating and acquiring the ideal site that would not only complement, but integrate with, the living spaces imagined by the Hernandez. As arduous as it was to find the initial site, itPROPERTY FEATURES
Irrigation : Automatic,Drip,Sprinklers
Water Source : Public
Sewer/Septic : Public Sewer
Total Number of Parking Garage Spaces : 8
Total Number of Parking Spaces : 20
Parking Garage : Gated,Garage Door Opener
Parking Non-Garage : Driveway,Auto Driveway Gate,Built-In Storage,Controlled Entrance,Oversized,Private
Security Features : Automatic Gate,Security System,Card/Code Access,Security Lights,Wired for Alarm System,Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fencing : Glass,Privacy,Security
View : Mountains/Hills,Landmark,Neighborhood,Trees/Woods,City Lights
Patio : Covered,Patio
Pool : Below Ground,Private,Waterfall
Architectural Style : Contemporary,Modern
Complex Features : Horse Trails
Telecommunications : Wired for Sound
Cooling : Central Forced Air,Zoned Area(s)
Heat Equipment : Forced Air Unit
Water Heater Type : Gas,Hot Water Circulator
Interior Features : 2 Staircases,Copper Plumbing Full,Home Automation System,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Two Story Ceilings,Wet Bar,Phone System
Fireplace Features : FP in Family Room,FP in Living Room,Patio/Outdoors,Den,Great Room,Guest House,Library
Flooring : Carpet,Wood
Equipment: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Double Oven,Freezer,Gas Oven,Gas Stove,Ice Maker,Vented Exhaust Fan,Barbecue,Water Line to Refr,Water Purifier
Laundry Location : Laundry Room
Other Structures : Tennis Court Private
Miscellaneous : Gutters,Mountainous
PROPERTY DETAILS
Street Address: Address not disclosed
City: Pasadena
State: California
Postal Code: 91105
County: Los Angeles
MLS Number: P1-17498
Year Built: 1997
Courtesy of COMPASS
City: Pasadena
State: California
Postal Code: 91105
County: Los Angeles
MLS Number: P1-17498
Year Built: 1997
Courtesy of COMPASS
Courtesy of COMPASS