San Marino, CA 91108

This one-of-a-kind property marries the elegance and integrity of an historic Spanish Colonial estate with the light-filled simplicity of a mid-century aesthetic. This beautiful example of the ''Spanish style'' is sited on over an acre of lush, cultivated grounds, offering extensive gardens, a large, deep pool with an antique-brick patio, in San Marino's coveted Mission District. With 4-bedrooms, 6-bathrooms, and over 5,200 square feet of renovated living space across a single level, the home provides an air of cool sophistication combined with an inviting and casual beauty. Recently renovated by award-winning architect Susan Masterman, quality is present in every detail. The home's facade features thick plaster walls with soft edges, period windows, French glass doors, and a classic Spanish red tile roof. Inside, grand in scale and design, light pours in through floor to ceiling custom Douglas Fir windows and doors that open to a stunning interior brick courtyard shaded by pecan trees, a perfect venue for entertaining and tete-a-tete al fresco dining. Inside, the cook's kitchen boasts a lovely breakfast area, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, dual Viking ovens, a six-burner Viking stove top, and hand-forged brass hardware by artisan Ben Pruskin designed specifically for the custom wood cabinets. Caesarstone marble countertops, and a grand-sized island with a second sink, chic MUUTO pendant lighting and abundant storage completes the picture of luxury and elegance. The kitchen is supported by a shelf-lined walk-in pantry with natural light and stone prep counter. Additionally, there is a formal dining room with built-in shelving, original dental molding, a working fireplace and a hidden wet bar. The living area is spacious and dramatic, with a fireplace, high ceilings and expansive walls beckoning gallery-style art. The family room with built-in media center, is an additional peaceful retreat that opens to an expansive brick patio and the front gardens. Each ensuite bedroom provides unique design elements. The primary suite offers French doors to the garden, a fourth fireplace and a chic stone bathroom and dressing area. Enjoy a 2-car carport, as well as a repurposed climatized 2-car attached garage, presently functioning as a home office. This year-round oasis in the award-winning San Marino school district is near Lacey Park, shops and restaurants. For those looking for peace and beauty, this home is an artful and inspiring experience.