3740 Canyon Crest Road Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Altadena,CA 91001
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,942 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,087
MLS Listing ID P1-24492
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1952
Lot Size 2.746 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Up a secluded private road in a grove of California live oaks is a creative haven with a unique legacy. 'Boulder Crest' is singular: a historic marvel, an architectural gem, a property rising from the landscape -- an enduring biophilic design. Built of massive granite boulders placed at the beginning of the 20th century, the house and grounds are a feat of vision, engineering and artisan masonry. This home seamlessly melds arts and crafts elements with mid-century modernism - the net effect is timeless - from arroyo stone work and old growth redwood to post & beam construction. Serpentine stone-lined pathways cross a network of masonry channels and terraces on the approach to the entry. A keystone engraved '1912' heralds over the arched double door, opening to reveal rich jade-hued concrete floors. Redwood paneling, vaulted beamed ceilings and oversize pendant lanterns warm a jaw-dropping step-down living room, anchored by the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and wall of windows. The living room connects to both the dining room and galley kitchen with rock walls and clerestory windows, as well as the first bedroom and adjacent den (once a gold vault, ready to be reimagined as a music room, meditation space, or quiet office). Even the 3/4 bath boasts a beautiful river rock wall that imparts a feeling of warmth and security. Upstairs, a spacious art studio enjoys canyon vistas, a private patio and calming sounds of the corten steel water feature. Past shoji screens with encapsulated botanical elements, find the generous primary suite, with its own wall of windows, large canti
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Direction Property is located on a private lane off Canyon Crest Road; please do not enter without an appointment.
Interior
Interior Features Sunken Living Room,Two Story Ceilings
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Forced Air,Heat Pump(s)
Flooring Other/Remarks
Fireplaces Type FP in Living Room,Other/Remarks,Raised Hearth
Fireplace No
Appliance Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Electric Oven,Gas Stove
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Single Door,Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Below Ground,Private,Diving Board,Fenced
Utilities Available Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Private
View Mountains/Hills,Panoramic,Valley/Canyon,Other/Remarks,Trees/Woods
Porch Stone/Tile,Other/Remarks,Patio Open,Terrace
Total Parking Spaces 7
Building
Sewer Cesspool
Water Private
Others
Tax ID 5863006005
Special Listing Condition Standard