704 S Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Property Description

An exceptionally rare gem coming to market for the first time in over 65 years, situated on the most walkable, desirable street in Madison Heights -- directly across from the historic Albert Einstein house.This Italian Period Revival was completed in 1920 by 24-year-old Miles Stone, rated 'good' construction quality by the Pasadena City Assessor -- the highest mark on their scale. That rating has held up for over a century. The City of Pasadena has recognized this property as a contributor to the potential Madison Heights Landmark District, a neighborhood of architectural significance and enduring appeal.The bones are genuine and the craftsmanship extraordinary: original hardwood floors, gorgeous crown and plaster moldings, a stunning fireplace mantle, and a tiled roof that speak to the graceful proportions that defined the Italian Revival style's Pasadena heyday -- details simply not found in homes built today.Spread across 3,400 square feet, the layout is as livable as it is classic. The main floor offers a formal living room, formal dining room, breakfast room, wet bar, kitchen, service porch, and a fabulous great room -- all flowing together to create seamless indoor/outdoor living and effortless entertaining. A fifth bedroom and full bathroom complete the main floor. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms include a Jack and Jill bathroom, an additional full bathroom, and a private half bath in the main bedroom. Step out onto the second-floor terrace to take in the treetops and unwind at the end of the day.Outside, the professionally landscaped backyard is framed by mature trees that lend the property a timeless, established character -- beautiful, relaxing, and made for gathering. A two-car detached garage with a generous attached storage room completes the offering.When the house was first advertised, it was described as having 'unusual attractiveness' and being 'artistic, substantial, and pleasing.'Over a century later -- and with a lifetime of memories still waiting to be made -- the description still fits.