207 Oaklawn Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

A great opportunity to restore an architecturally significant home designed by G. Lawrence Stimson, architect of the Tournament of Roses' Wrigley Mansion and many other beautiful Pasadena homes, this treasure was home to G. L. Stimson and his family from 1916 to 1963. Having Colonial Revival influence this great home, now almost in its original condition, reflects the quality, care & detail that defines that era on one of South Pasadena's showcase streets. The Oaklawn tract was developed in the early 1900s by Charles and Henry Greene, at that time, just west of the Raymond Hill Hotel. Desiring to make the tract unique and exclusive, the Greens created the grand entrance portals at Columbia Street, the stone and redwood fence that enveloped the tract and, the only bridge built by the brothers (listed on the National Register of Historic Places). 207 welcomes one from the wide street with a lovely brick walkway and an ornate portico framing a beautiful hardwood door. The gracious interior has a formal entry with grand staircase and an expansive living room boasting of beautiful crown molding, oak floors & an impressive mantle around the fireplace. The formal dining room with an exquisite decorative Rose molding on the ceiling has French door leading out the front brick patio. For music lovers, at the back of the house, a music room with naturally finished wood molding throughout and a built-in cabinet. The kitchen still exists in its original state with an adjacent butler's pantry abundant with storage, a separate laundry room and, a large room that could be transformed into a great room. A serene Japanese bathroom sits at the back of the house with access to the yard and pool, designed by the current family inspired by their travels abroad. The second story has a large landing with an attractive circular staircase. There are three bedrooms at the front of the home each with roomy walk-in closets sharing two full bathrooms. A large fourth bedroom at the back of the house has an attached sunroom/office that could potentially serve as a master suite. The maid's quarters is a separate wing with its own staircase, bedroom and bathroom, a great place for guests or extended family. This home also offers extra storage in the large basement, central heating and air, a retrofitted foundation, and a 3 car garage with access on Fremont Avenue. This is a trust sale, the current family is only the third owners of this special home. A history of the home and floorplan is available upon request.