180 South San Rafael Avenue – Pasadena
First Offering Since 1968
This stunning 1959 Smith & Williams architectural gem is located on almost 2 acres on one of Pasadena's most
premier streets, overlooking the arroyo with panoramic views of Pasadena and the San Gabriel Mountains,
at the end of a long gated private drive. From the famed USC School of Architecture and contemporaries
of Gregory Ain, Harwell
Hamilton
Harris, A. Quincy Jones, John Lautner, Rafael Soriano and Thornton Abell, this
iconic mid century Smith & Williams features a perfect blend of inside and outside, high ceilings, walls of
glass, expansive views from each room, original terrazzo floors and fireplace, a detached office/studio, and
Japanese-inspired architectural details. Known for their keen sense of site planning and refine
d integration
of building to landscape, this 3 bedroom 3 bath, one-of-a-kind vintage property retains many original features,
including original windows, doors, and abundant architectural details. The sprawling park-like grounds feature
mature trees, a pool with rustic boulders in a bucolic setting overlooking a large part of the property once used
as a horse corral. Almost untouched, this is rare op
portunity to restore an important architectural property.
$4,750,000
Henry Blackham 626-825-2919
SMITH & WILLIAMS,
ARCHITECTS
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