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LO C A L P R O P E R T I E S W O R T H A LO O K
1300 WENTWORTH AVENUE, PA DENA
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SUSAN PICKERING
eginning in the 1920s, acclaimed architect Roland Coate created homes and public buildings throughout Southern California. Among them were prominent private estates in South Pasadena, Hancock Park (later purchased by Howard Hughes), Beverly Hills, and on Bel Air’s prestigious Siena Way and Stone Canyon Road. His clients included the likes of Jack Warner and Barbara Stanwyck, and his work on the All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena contributed to the Pasadena Civic Center District earning the honor of landing on the National
Register of Historic Places. Now for the first time in 33 years, the private residence he created at 1300 Wentworth Avenue has been made available for sale. Designed in 1926, the well-maintained home continues to reflect Coate’s signature—and highly sought-after—Old-World craftsmanship and charm. The stately Spanish Colonial rests in the heart of the Oak Knoll neighborhood and features five fireplaces and an abundance of windows overlooking the lush greenery of the property’s park-like grounds. Ideal for entertaining, the home welcomes visitors in a formal entry hall, which flows to a spacious living room and then grand dining room. A cozy breakfast nook in the large kitchen looks out to the garden. Completing the main level are two additional bedrooms, an office, three bathrooms, and a laundry room. Upstairs, a newly renovated master suite accompanies four additional bedrooms and three bathrooms. — S A R A S M O L A
BUILT: 1926 LOT: 32,577 square feet INTERIOR: 6,105 square feet BEDS/BATHS: 7/7 AMENITIES: Highlights include a separate gym/ studio, wine room, workshop, and a large motor court. WHAT SETS IT APART: The
property’s expansive, parklike backyard is perfect for alfresco dining, entertaining, and outdoor living, with a pool, spa, and intimate barbecue area featuring a fireplace. INQUIRIES: $5,500,000; Rita Whitney, theagencyre.com
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