140 Belday Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Property Description

This inspiring one-of-a-kind custom-built private estate on nearly 1 acre has a premier location at the end of a cul-de-sac on the golf course at Annandale Golf Club in West Pasadena. Every detail has been thought of in this post-modern residence, designed to take advantage of the mature tree setting and the views of the 7th fairway on the golf course. The home has many unique features taking in its natural environment, including a 55 foot structural bridge with walls of glass, connecting one portion of the main level to the rest of the home. This single owner home was designed by Dwight James Baum and William Hamilton Arthur and has been the residence of the builder and his family since construction was completed in 1984. Baum was a licensed general contractor, mechanical and structural engineer. He is also the grandson of a famous FAIA architect by the same name. Arthur was a licensed architect. The home was personally constructed by Baum and a small crew to the highest standards over a period of two years. Measuring 6,763 SF of living space, this residence has an open floor plan, high ceilings, large dual pane windows, spacious rooms and a layout conducive to entertaining. The entire home is designed with a contemporary feel. Materials used were the finest available and mostly unavailable today. Exposed clay structural brick is used throughout both interior and exterior as is clear cedar. The ceilings are exposed cedar 3' x 8' planking with a natural oiled finish; beams are 6' x 12' structural clear Douglas fir. All trim and railings, bars and door frames are clear red oak. The home lives as a single story with the kitchen/family room, laundry, wine storage room, and guest suite on one side, and the living room, dining room and primary suite and office on the other side. The open kitchen/family room has high ceilings, a full wet bar, large open gas log fireplace, a wrap-around view deck + Lynx built-in gas BBQ. The updated kitchen has 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators, a Viking professional gas cooktop/griddle, 2 Viking electric ovens, 2 Viking microwaves + 2 warming ovens. The primary suite offers 180 degree views of the golf course from the private deck. Down a heavy timber staircase is a large play/media room plus a full bar, 2 large bedrooms. Enjoy the 22 x 44 pool, 7 x 7 spa, home gym, pool bath, sauna, dressing rooms + lawn that adjoins the course. 3-car garage, 403 SF workshop + large loft w/ a 1000# trolley lift. This property is truly one of a kind!