262 South San Rafael Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105
6 Beds
11 Baths
10,918 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 10,918 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,099
MLS Listing ID P1-24790
Style Mediterranean,See Remarks
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 6
Three Quarter Bath 2
Year Built 1927
Lot Size 2.714 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Kaufmann's timeless vision reveals a residence that, while exceeding 10,000 square feet, retains a sense of warmth, intimacy, and effortless livability. Equally suited for grand entertaining or quiet retreat, the home exemplifies Kaufmann's celebrated ability to balance public and private realms while capturing the site's commanding views and sweeping panoramic vistas.
Commissioned by Frederick G. Adamson, a prominent industrialist, the estate reflects Kaufmann's architectural mastery, the same genius that produced Caltech's iconic Athenaeum, the Los Angeles Times Building, the Hollywood Palladium and more. Having only a handful of owners in nearly a century, the Adamson Estate endures as a landmark of rare craftsmanship and artistry.
Original details remain intact and meticulously preserved: lathe-and-plaster walls, hipped clay-tile rooflines, paneled walnut library, intricate moldings, oak floors, five fireplaces, and period light fixtures and hardware. Published in Architectural Digest (1930) and featured in numerous film and editorial productions, the residence is bathed in natural light and Arroyo breezes through perfectly placed French doors and windows. A succession of terraces, balconies, and loggias extends the living environment outdoors, seamlessly uniting the interior and exterior living spaces.
Gated and enveloped by park-like grounds, the estate's secluded approach sets the tone for its grandeur. Just south of the Colorado Street Bridge and minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, Burbank studios, Caltech, and the Huntington Library & Gardens, the Frederick G. Adamson Estate remains an enduring and peerless expression of architectural significance, privacy, and timeless Pasadena elegance.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 647 - Pasadena Sw
Interior
Interior Features Butler's Pantry, Stone Counters
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Stone, Wood
Fireplaces Type Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Retreat
Inclusions TBA
Laundry Individual Room
Exterior
Parking Features Circular Driveway, Controlled Entrance
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground
Community Features Biking, Curbs, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Rural, Street Lights, Suburban, Urban
View Y/N Yes
View Bridge(s), Canyon, City Lights, Landmark, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Pool, Trees/Woods, Valley
Building
Lot Description Sprinklers, Garden, Lawn, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
Sewer Public Sewer
Nicole Van Parys & Gary Nesen
License Partners, Private Office Advisors | License ID: 01108944