Inside a $3.8 Million Craftsman Home in Pasadena

One of Pasadena’s oldest homes could now be yours.

The sage-green, Arts & Crafts property dates back to 1882, when it served as a carriage house for William Taylor Clapp, a founding member of the Southern California city, which is about 10 miles northwest of downtown L.A. Around 1904, the building was transformed into a residence, possibly by Mary Lowther Ranney, one of the few female architects working at that time. Ranney was a draftswoman for the influential firm Greene and Greene, and she went on to become the first headmistress of the Westridge School. The $3.8 million listing is held by the George Penner Team at Compass.

The current owners bought the La Loma Road home back in 1999, and they’ve since updated it with modern touches that blend seamlessly with the vintage Craftsman details. A formal dining room and living room anchor the first floor—the latter is centered around a large fireplace and opens to an adjacent viewing balcony. The light-wood kitchen, meanwhile, includes a cozy breakfast nook with tufted seating.

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Upstairs, the primary bedroom is paired with a bathroom that brings in the exterior’s natural green hues. Here, you’ll find an additional three bedrooms: one with an en suite bathroom and balcony, the other two sharing a full bathroom. Down below in the carriage room, a flex space can be used as a game room or another communal area.

Surrounded by greenery, the home almost feels as if it sits in the forest, rather than amid the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Situated forward on its half-acre lot, the property includes a large rear yard designed by the landscape architect Mark Berry. Along with the front patio and balconies, there are ample seating areas from which to enjoy the natural surroundings. Plus, when you need a little peace and quiet, there’s a 490-square-foot writer’s studio tucked away with its own bathroom and balcony. The space, which has a large built-in desk area, can alternatively serve as a gym, a guest space, or an art studio.

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Adding to its cachet, the 143-year-old property has been home to a number of accomplished Angelenos who have contributed significantly to the SoCal community: one of the founders of Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses, a biology professor at Cal State L.A., and an editor for the Los Angeles Times.

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