Craftsman Bungalow with Arts & Crafts Style
998 Raymond Avenue, Pasadena
This charming bungalow pool home reminds all who enter of the beauty of the early 1900 craftsman architecture that Pasadena is so well known for. The double gable front sitting above the large, brick front porch helps create the tremendous curb appeal. The oversized wooden front door with a multi paned window opens to a living room oozing with character. Features include the brick fireplace which is flanked by built-in glass cabinets, extra wide crown & base molding, a pocket door to the front bedroom and glistening hardwood floors which lead into the formal dining room separated by post dividers and a secretary’s desk. The formal dining room showcases wainscoting, molding and French doors to a 2nd covered patio. The open floor plan connects the dining room to the tastefully remodeled kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, Caesarstone counters and a garden window. The breakfast room set behind the kitchen has been nicely appointed as an at home office perfect for the professional needing a separate space to work from home. Three spacious bedrooms are on the north side of the home feature picture rail molding, original windows with wood casing, hardwood floors and good size closets for homes built in the early 1900’s. The master bedroom at the back features redwood floors and an attached ¾ remodeled bathroom. There is a 2nd hall bathroom with a full shower and tub with hexagon tile flooring. Set behind the kitchen is the laundry room from which one can access the finished California basement. This finished basement is ideal for a family room, guest room or office as it has a closet, a window to the outside and is very spacious. The back yard is breathtaking and peaceful with a beautiful pool for relaxing in those hot Southern California days. The oversized garage has a work room and an abundance of storage space. This Craftsman Bungalow beckons all to come who have an appreciation for the Arts & Crafts style home.
998 Raymond is conveniently located near the 134 / 210 freeways. This home is minutes away from the historic Rose Bowl, which is one of the most famous stadiums in sporting history. This stadium is best known as an American football venue, specifically as the host of the annual Rose Bowl Game for which it is named. Since 1982, the stadium has also served as the home stadium of the UCLA Bruins football team. The stadium has also hosted five Super Bowl games, second most of any venue. If you enjoy being active, the Rose Bowl is a great place to go for a walk or run. With its historic streets and well-established neighborhoods, the city of Pasadena is a wonderful place to call home. Join us to see this architectural gem to see if it’s right for you! For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of community highlights and local favorites on the reverse of this page.
Areas to Explore:
Norton Simon Museum: The Norton Simon Museum, located on W. Colorado Boulevard includes collections such as: European paintings, sculptures, and tapestries; Asian sculptures, paintings, and woodblock prints; and sculpture gardens displaying many sculptors' work in a landscape setting around a large pond. www.nortonsimon.org
Kidspace Children’s Museum: Looking for a fun and educational place to take your kids? This museum offers hours of fun for kids ages 10 and below and the best part is that it is only 1.7 miles or 4 minutes away from Raymond! The mission of Kidspace Children's Museum is to nurture the potential of all children through kid-driven experiences, inspiring them to become joyful, active learners. A Yelp customer exclaims, “There is a ton of stuff for kids to do, over a wide range of ages. I feel like we barely scratched the surface during our 2 hours there.” www.kidspacemuseum.org
Brookside Park: This sprawling, verdant park with tennis courts, baseball fields and other recreational facilities is only 1.8 miles away from Raymond. A Yelp customer loves this park, exclaiming “Best park in LA. Hands down. We call it ‘Pirate Park’ because of the pirate theme. There are so many fun things to do and see here: from swings, to pirate-themed playground equipment, to a shipwrecked pirate ship and adjoining sand and water area. It's GREAT!” 360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Annandale Golf Course: This beautiful golf course, “believe(s) you will find Annandale to be one of the most beautiful and best conditioned courses you will play. Members and guests of all golfing proficiencies will find the course appealing with various tee combinations, unique bunkering and challenging putting surfaces. These features contribute to a fantastic golf experience that members and their guests will enjoy for generations to come.” (www.annandalegolf.com/Golf) Come visit this golf course at One N San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Trader Joes: Of course, any neighborhood would not be complete without a local Trader Joes to drive (or even walk) to! This grocery store is located on Colorado Boulevard, which is only a few miles from Raymond. “This is a nice small neighborhood Trader Joes in Eagle Rock that has all the things I love to get when I come here. I always enjoy the quality and taste of the products that they sell here and it will never be replaced.” (Yelp review). 1566 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock, CA 90041. You can always jump on the 210 North and head to La Canada where there is another Trader Joes only 7 minutes from this house!
Little Flower/ Lincoln: Little Flower and Lincoln are the local brain child of Lincoln Pasadena Family. These restaurants are some of our personal favorites! Little Flower is a tiny cafe and candy kitchen on the edge of town with the best cakes on and off the menu! It's where people gather to enjoy fresh delicious food, drink strong coffee, listen to great music and surround themselves with art, neighbors, friends and community. Lincoln is there second local community restaurant with great indoor and outdoor sitting. The sandwiches to salads and quiches are fantastic!
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