Sotheby's International Realty: 'The Hollis House'

“The Hollis House” designed by Architects Conrad Buff & Don Hensman AIA, has been conscientiously restored and masterfully updated by a well-known local builder, specializing in architecturally significant Pasadena properties. This work of art was originally designed and built for George Truett Hollis in 1978. The home is located in the beautiful hills above Annandale Country Club and The San Rafael Estates of West Pasadena. You will enter through a walled private courtyard as you step inside this inspired architecture, with classic Buff and Hensman signatures of interesting symmetry, light-filled rooms and an open floor plan. A wide gentle stairway leads down to the heart of the home, a dramatic living room with a 12′ high ceiling, built in cabinetry, and a gas/wood burning fireplace. Move effortlessly from the living room to an expansive deck featuring panoramic views of the Pasadena skyline and the majestic San Gabriel Mountains. A one-of-a-kind sophisticated home designed with entertaining in mind. This fabulous property is in harmony with its natural hillside setting and serene surroundings. Enjoy many new features including; Viking appliances, LED lighting, Nest thermostats, Baldwin hardware, Travertine flooring, to name a few. This property also offers ample off street parking spaces. The home is located minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, Burbank and Hollywood.