Pasadena, CA 91105,200 Fern DR
Pasadena, CA 91105,200 Fern DR
Pasadena, CA 91105,200 Fern DR
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$5,350,000
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5 Beds
8 Baths
6,182 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 6,182 sqft

Price per Sqft $865

MLS Listing ID P1-19368

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 2

Three Quarter Bath 1

Condo Fees $500

HOA Fees $500/mo

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 1928

Lot Size 1.783 Acres

Property Description

Architect Paul R. Williams, AIA. The V. Mott Pierce Residence. Built: 1928. Mills Act registered. Constructed for Dr. Valentine Mott Pierce, President of the World's Dispensary Medical Association, which manufactured his father's 'miracle elixir' found in almost every medicine cabinet-(Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery)-this hillside Mediterranean mansion displays the architectural brilliance of Paul R. Williams without budgetary constraints. Built in one of Pasadena's most exclusive areas at a time when the region was booming, this 5-bedroom 5-bathroom+ home provides total seclusion on 4 parcels totaling approximately 1.7 acres, with water features, accessory structures and meandering pathways. Features include a show-stopping entry foyer with carved pillars, a groin-vault colonnade and imported Italian tile flooring accented by extraordinary hand-wrought ironwork. The living room features coffered ceilings with a hand-painted motif and a massive fireplace surround. Large arched doorways open to a terracotta tiled terrace overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains and the hand-dug swimming pool. An opulent wood-paneled library reflects the grandeur of the time. The elevated dining room is accented by rows of arched pillars and iron work. The kitchen was recently remodeled, and the breakfast alcove is a jewel unto itself. There are two bedroom suites on the upper floor flanking a hotel-like seating area, and a lavish guest suite near the main entrance. A caretaker's suite is behind the kitchen and a full guest apartment with a private entrance is below the 3-car garage. An original billiards room and prohibition era speakeasy bar and bathroom are on the lower level-adjacent to a whimsical post-prohibition tiki bar and dance floor. This home also has a climate controlled wine room and private elevator connecting the garage to the entry level of the home, otherwise accessed by a dramatic loggia stairway leading to the entry courtyard. Fern Drive is a private street, soon to be electronically gated, and there is an HOA and yearly dues.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area 645 - Pasadena (Nw)

Building/Complex Name Brookside Park. Central and Lower Arroyo

Rooms

Other Rooms Outbuilding, Storage

Basement Utility

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Ensuite Laundry Inside, See Remarks

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Stone Counters, Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s)

Laundry Location Inside,See Remarks

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, See Remarks

Cooling Central Air, See Remarks

Flooring Stone, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Decorative, Library, Living Room, Recreation Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Water Purifier

Laundry Inside, See Remarks

Exterior

Exterior Feature Awning(s), Balcony, Rain Gutters

Garage Door-Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 3.0

Garage Description 3.0

Fence Chain Link, Wire

Pool In Ground

Community Features Gutter(s), Park

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Amenities Available Other

View Y/N Yes

View Bridge(s), City Lights, Hills, Landmark, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Rolled/Hot Mop,Spanish Tile

Porch Concrete, Covered, Porch, Stone, Tile, Balcony

Parking Type Door-Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Attached Garage No

Total Parking Spaces 6

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Trees

Dwelling Type House

Faces West

Story 4

Entry Level Three Or More

Foundation Raised, Tie Down

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Mediterranean, Spanish

Level or Stories Three Or More

Additional Building Outbuilding, Storage

New Construction No

Others

HOA Name Alta San Rafael Association

Senior Community No

Tax ID 5708026006

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard, Trust


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