280 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Property Description

The Bella N. Scofield house, designed by famed architect Frederick L. Roehrig, is one of the largest remaining homes on Millionaire's Row. This home embodies the Prairie Style Craftsman architecture with strong horizontal lines, sweeping porches and wide overhanging eaves with decorative details. Bella has been meticulously updated and harkens back to it's original intended purpose - the perfect home for entertaining especially for The Rose Parade! Upon entering, you are immediately greeted by an impressive foyer with sight-lines into spacious, light-filled rooms framed by leaded-glass windows and original dentil crown moldings. The magnificent living room beckons you to gather in front of the fireplace. The family room (Conservatory), is enclosed by floor to ceiling windows topped by beautiful stained glass. Discerning design details of the kitchen include custom cabinetry, Calcutta-gold marble counters, island and top of the line Thermador appliances. The Butler's Pantry offers a walk-in wine cellar that holds over 300 bottles. The expansive dining room includes original crested stained glass adoring each windows. Upstairs discover four bedroom suites. The master suite includes a spacious sitting area in front of your own fireplace, large walk-in custom closet, en-suite bathroom with Carrera Marble floors and counters and a soaking tub. Each of the other large bedrooms include their own walk-in closet and bathroom. The finished attic is a vast space with 3 sleeping bunks, sitting area, office space and storage. The basement has been transformed into an incredible gym complete with wall-to-wall Regupol Aktivlok rubber gym flooring, mirrors and space for multiple pieces of work out equipment. This unique property offers a separate, recently updated guest house complete with living room, kitchen, bedroom, walk in closet, full bathroom with dual vanity, Murphy bed, washer & dryer and private outdoor space. The stunning backyard features a custom-built outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, grill, fire pit, salt water pool with Spa, Baja Shelf and fountains. 75 ft. palms serve as the backdrop to complete the quintessential picture of Southern California serenity. Some of the other features of this magnificent estate include: Plex plumbing throughout, updated electrical, original Mahogany wood floors, tankless water heaters, double windows, earthquake retrofitted, electric gate, single car garage and expansive parking. Bella is a true architectural landmark!