1104 Montrose Avenue

Located in the Marengo District—the heart and soul of South Pasadena – is this exquisite English-style home. The current owners have impeccably maintained and stylishly updated the property while honoring the details of the original 1922 design. A striking, large front door greets your arrival into the formal entry. From here, double French doors lead into the living room on one side, and the formal dining room on the other. There are many beautifully maintained original windows throughout the home bringing in lots of natural light. On the first level, the original hardwood floors have been recently refinished, and the expansive, thoughtfully designed kitchen is a recent remodel. Making this kitchen a chef’s dream, there an oversized center island and built-in buffet, and stainless steel Thermador appliances throughout—including double ovens and a six-burner gas stove with grill. The black, honed granite countertops and custom, white cabinetry provide plentiful work and storage space. There is a breakfast room with built-in bookshelves now being used as the music room. The living room features an original stained-glass window, gas-burning fireplace and French doors leading to a large, covered patio and front rose garden. The formal dining room contains a beautiful bay window and wainscoting. One of the four bedrooms is being used as a gathering room.

As you ascend the wide staircase, you pass by another splendid stained-glass window. Upstairs there is a master suite and two more spacious bedrooms. The primary suite has many windows bringing lots of natural light and a delightful alcove with spacious closets on either side. The primary bathroom has also been recently remodeled with dual sinks and beautiful marble-tiled flooring. Down the hallway, there is a full bathroom for the two bedrooms, both with generous closets. From one of the bedrooms, there is an additional room with lovely treetop views, perfect for a playroom, study, or home office.

Well-known for its superb public schools and the slower pace of life, the location of this delightful home couldn’t be better with Garfield Park and tennis courts, and charming shops and delicious restaurants that serve both South Pasadena and San Marino’s Mission District all close by.

Additional features to the home include a dual-zoned heating and air conditioning system, copper plumbing, updated electrical, central vacuum system stackable washer and dryer, and an attached two-car garage.