~ Looking for a REALLY SPECIAL Place? This is It!~ On a ~1-acre property crowning "Grace Hill", a charming, quiet, desirable residential neighborhood developed in the 1920s, where neighbors can peacefully stroll or walk their dogs at all hours, Apartment No. 4 offers beautiful unobstructed views of the treetops and city lights of Pasadena, South Pasadena, and Los Angeles from two private west-facing and south-facing entertainment-size balconies. Great southwest Pasadena location, just a 20-minute drive to downtown Los Angeles via the 110 Frwy, and access to the 210 and 134 Freeways just a few blocks north. This very spacious apartment is bright, airy and elegant. It offers all the comforts of modern living, such as a mini-split air conditioning and heating system, a full-size stacking washer and dryer, a French door refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, a gorgeous "iLVE" range/oven shipped from Italy, white marble countertops, tons of floor-to-ceiling kitchen cupboard space, and lots of counter space. It has hardwood parquet floors and crown molding throughout, tile kitchen and bathroom floors, charming light fixtures, a mahogany bathroom countertop, and a one-of-a-kind fireplace mantle hand-carved in 1891 (the fireplace is now a gas-fired decorative log). French doors in the living room lead to a very private balcony stretching across the length of the apartment, offering a wide, unobstructed southern view. The large bedroom has French doors leading to another private, charming semi-circular balcony with an unobstructed west-facing view. A small room off the living room is often used as an office or for additional storage/closet space. An unfinished attic dormer offers even more storage. Once a family estate built in 1891, "Grace Mansion" was converted into seven spacious one-bedroom, one-bath apartments in the 1920s. The apartments have exterior entrances on different sides and floors of the three-story building, creating privacy not found in typical apartment living. The building is surrounded by lawns and mature trees, including the second-largest Moreton Bay Fig tree in the country. Each apartment is separately metered for gas and electricity, and cable/internet ready. We pay for water, trash pickup, and garden maintenance. My husband and I have owned and personally managed the building for 36 years and have lovingly upgraded it (new plumbing and electrical systems, etc.) while preserving its vintage architectural details. We do not live on the site. One can walk or bike a short distance to two train stations, one located in Pasadena and the other in South Pasadena; the Pasadena EV Charging Depot and the Art Center College of Design Raymond Campus are just two short-walk blocks away on Glenarm Street (EV Depot offers 26 chargers, 20 of them Tesla V3 Superchargers). Standard and gourmet grocery stores are less than a two-minute drive away. The Yoga Studio is just a few steps down the hill. The historic Old Town Pasadena dining/shopping/entertainment district is just a few blocks' drive away. This is a non-smoking property. One car parking per occupant is assigned on the property. Dogs and cats are accepted on a case-by-case basis and may be dependent on breed and size. A separate pet security deposit is required. One bicycle per occupant may be stored in the basement. More storage may be available for rent in the basement, depending on the quantity. Tour availability is dependent on giving our current tenant adequate notice to show the apartment. Pre-screening is necessary to avoid disturbing the current tenant with showings to unqualified parties. Please complete a Zillow "portable" rental application or contact me so I can text or email you our rental application (no fee; we will run a credit report). A security deposit equal to one month's rent is required. Proof of renters' insurance is required before occupancy and throughout tenancy. One-year lease. The city of Pasadena has a rent control ordinance. Do not disturb tenants. Viewing by appointment only. Contact owner, Lorna Moore, to schedule. Tour availability is dependent on giving our current tenant adequate notice to show the apartment. Pre-screening is necessary to avoid disturbing our current tenant with showings to unqualified parties. Please complete a Zillow "portable" rental application ($35 fee) or contact me so I can text or email you our rental application (no fee; we will run a credit report). This is a NON-SMOKING property. Cats and dogs are considered on a case-by-case basis (may be dependent on breed and size). A pet deposit is required. Renter's Insurance with liability coverage required throughout tenancy. One year lease.
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