485 Athens St, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Description

Rare and private gated Altadena compound is introduced by expanses of green lawn and a towering Deodar with charming tree house. Private and lush grounds offer fruiting trees, grape arbor and kitchen garden, sparkling pool with shady pergola seating, outdoor farm-style dining patio, covered garden view seating and plenty of room to run and play. A gently curved stone path leads to the charming English-revival main house with lovely divided top lite windows, brick stoop, decorative ironwork gate and special black and white tiled entry. Living room is bright and spacious with dark walnut stained oak floors, white built-in bookshelves and a wide traditional fireplace with stacked brick patterned hearth and white boxed mantel. A quiet seating area is tucked away from the large conversation space and neatly frames a nearly floor to ceiling garden window with views of iceberg roses. Lovely wide hallway with convenient powder room provides a stunning transition to formal dining room with plentiful windows and leafy green views. The kitchen offers a Thermador professional-style gas range and stainless hood, skirted farm sink, butcher-block counters, walk-in pantry, tons of cabinet storage and is adjacent to the large laundry/mudroom. The owner's suite with huge walk-in closet offers en-suite 3/4 bath. Two additional bedrooms are roomy and share a Jack and Jill full bath. Separate from the main house is a substantial creative studio with soaring ceilings, loft, 3/4 bath, private patio and a separate office. So much life-style is offered here! Three residential lots with a 1,836 sq.ft. home and a 646 sq.ft. studio. Updated plumbing and electrical.