344 S Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

$2,995,000 Asking Price

5 beds
3 baths
3,753  sqft
Built in 1926

This elegant two-story brick-faced house is a classic example of the English Tudor Revival style. The home is situated in the Rose Villa Oakdale Landmark District of Pasadena adjacent to Caltech. Designed in 1926 by notable architect George B. Brigham Jr., this gracious property is known as the 'Lion House'. Like an English Manor, it was updated by the current owners yet maintains its wonderful old-world charm and European influences. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home features many special architectural details including an expansive vaulted and beamed ceiling in the living room, two fireplaces, French windows and doors, hardwood floors, Gothic pointed arched doorways and doors, limestone floors and an elegant stairway. This unique house was selected for the Holiday Look-In Home Tour by the Women's Committee of the Pasadena Symphony, and has twice been selected for the Pasadena Heritage Tour. A dramatic formal front garden has a high hedge for privacy and the fountain is the focal point of the gorgeous exterior of this gated property. There is also a large grass area perfect for badminton, croquet or kicking a soccer ball around. The south side of the garden features a rose garden, and a climbing rose frames the front entrance. There is a lemon, blood orange and seedless mandarin tree, and three walled private patios surrounding the perimeter. A circular drive creates a lovely entry and convenient access. The Lion House is close to the Huntington Library and Gardens, and many restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. Additional features include a downstairs bedroom, curre

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Balcony,Beamed Ceilings
Laundry:
Closet Full Sized
Flooring:
Tile,Wood
A/C:
Central Forced Air,Dual
Heating:
Forced Air Unit
Fireplace:
FP in Family Room,FP in Living Room

Exterior

Pool:
None
Parking:
Auto Driveway Gate,Circular Driveway, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
2 Story

Location

County:
Los Angeles

Lot

Zoning:
5736009005
View:
N/K

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Sewer Paid

This listing courtesy of:
The Agency, Lisa Ashworth

About Pasadena, CA

Housing

Number of Units
65,196
Median Home Value
$859,242
Median Rent
$1,691

56.86% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.11% are vacant.

Commute

Car
50.16%
Public Transportation
3.56%
Walk to Work
2.81%
Work from Home
40.76%
Other
1.55%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
151,060
Median Age
39.70
Median Household Size
2.58

Education

High School
13.48%
Associate’s Degree
6.52%
Bachelor’s Degree
28.74%
Graduate Degree
26.04%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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