1230 Hillside Road, Pasadena, CA 91105

• 8 beds |
• 9 baths |
• 7,001 sqft

Property Description

Majestically poised in Pasadena's sought-after Arroyo neighborhood, the Charles E. Davis House is a distinguished Colonial Revival estate designed by renowned architect Roland E. Coate and carrying the storied provenance of a past family connection to famed chef Julia Child through her father, John McWilliams, the home's second owner. Thoughtfully remodeled in 2018 for today's lifestyle and elevated in 2020 by a stunning guest house, this property sits on three-quarters acre of manicured grounds and marries timeless architectural pedigree with an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The stately facade reveals Coate's hallmark of grand proportions and livable elegance. A formal entry beckons guests into a gracious living room, a handsome library, an inviting dining room, balanced by a comfortable family room with movie projector and screen, and an adjoining sunroom, where boundaries between house and the lush gardens dissolve. At the heart of daily life is a charming chef's kitchen, breakfast area and back kitchen, while two main-level guest suites, powder rooms and laundry room add welcomed practicality. Gracing the second level, the sumptuous primary suite and four additional BRs capture serene treetop views, served by three beautifully-remodeled bathrooms, laundry room and two staircases, creating restful and private quarters. Outside, the resort-like grounds evoke magic, with numerous entertaining terraces, fire pit, salt-water pool, play area, vegetable garden, chicken coop, music speakers and sweeping lawns that turn gatherings into occasions. The exceptional accessory

Listing Status:

Pending

Data Last Updated:

April 3, 2026 at 3:11AM

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker Realty : (626) 584-0050

Listing Agent:

Carol Chua : 626-688-2448

MLS ID:

P1-26053

Interior

• General: 2 StaircasesBeamed CeilingsCopper Plumbing PartialHome Automation SystemPantryRecessed LightingStone CountersSump Pump
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerWasher6 Burner StoveDouble OvenGas OvenGas Range
• Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
• Flooring: TileWood
• A/C: Zoned Area(s)Dual
• Heating: Zoned AreasForced Air Unit
• Fireplace: FP in Living RoomLibraryGas StarterRaised Hearth

Exterior

• General: AviaryGuest HouseN/K
• Style: ColonialCustom Built
• Other Structures: AviaryGuest House
• Pool: Below GroundHeatedFencedFilteredPool Cover
• Parking: Garage - Single DoorGarage - Two DoorParking spaces: 6

Construction

• Roofing: CompositionRolled/Hot Mop
• General: Stucco2

Location

• Originating MLS: CRMLSF
• County: Los Angeles

Lot

• Zoning: 5718018004
• View: NeighborhoodTrees/Woods
• Fencing: Masonry

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public SewerSewer Paid

Financial

• Source: CRMLSF