




1220 Hillcrest Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
About This Home
The finest work of renowned architect Reginald D. Johnson, this majestic 1928 Monterey Colonial estate is set on five acres in the heart of Pasadena.The Bauer/Cannell Estate & Gardens represents the union of architectural and horticultural artistry. .Owned by only two families over its 96-year history, the estate was designated in the City of Pasadena survey of Historic Gardens and is recognized as a contributing property in the proposed National Register Historic District. Most recently, the property was selected as the 2025 Pasadena Showcase House of Design in which 30 top designers remodeled and redesigned the estate for a month-long celebration of philanthropic events.The estate's grounds unfold like a private park, with sweeping lawns and paths through stately oaks, olive trees, and rose gardens. The main terrace overlooks a sparkling pool and pool house, while a canopy of trees opens to a north-south tennis court below. A sweeping circular drive leads to a motor court with a ten car garage and guest house. Inside, the residence offers 18 grandly scaled rooms, ten of which feature wood-burning fireplaces. Original architectural details have been beautifully restored alongside thoughtful modern updates. Steeped in history yet designed for gracious living, the Bauer/Cannell Estate & Gardens stands as a landmark of Pasadena's architectural and cultural heritage,a once-in-a-generation offering in one of the city's most distinguished neighborhoods.
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Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Additions/Alterations,Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- Year built: 1928
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Raised
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Brick Veneer,Frame,Concrete
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Custom
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: 6 Burner Stove,Double Oven,Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances,Electric Cooktop,Electric Range,Free-Standing Range,Freezer,Gas Range,Hot Water Circulator,Ice Maker,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Self Cleaning Oven,Vented Exhaust Fan,Water To Refrigerator,Water Heater,Warming Drawer,Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage,Laundry Room,See Remarks,Upper Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Utility,Sump Pump
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan,Bathtub,Dual Sinks,Linen Closet,Multiple Shower Heads,Quartz Counters,Stone Counters,Remodeled,Separate Shower,Tub Shower
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 13
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- 1/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Beamed Ceilings,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Balcony,Breakfast Area,Crown Molding,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Dumbwaiter,Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan,Multiple Staircases,Pantry,Paneling/Wainscoting,Stone Counters,Recessed Lighting,Storage,Sunken Living Room,Bar,Atrium
- Door features: French Doors,Sliding Doors
- Window features: Casement Window(s),Custom Covering(s),Drapes,French/Mullioned,Skylight(s),Shutters,Wood Frames
- Flooring: Carpet,Stone,Tile,Vinyl,Wood
- Fireplace features: Bonus Room,Decorative,Den,Dining Room,Family Room,Gas,Great Room,Library,Living Room,Masonry,Primary Bedroom,Recreation Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Fireplace(s)
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 15,533 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling,Butler's Pantry,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Kitchenette,Pots & Pan Drawers,Stone Counters,Remodeled,Self-closing Cabinet Doors,Self-closing Drawers
Master Bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5325025003
- Special condition: Trust
- Exclusions: All Staging items
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Filtered,Heated Passively,Heated,In Ground,Private,Tile
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch,Brick,Concrete,Covered,Deck,Open,Patio,Stone,Terrace,Wood,Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Sport Court
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Gunite,Heated,In Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link,Stucco Wall,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights,Canyon,Mountain(s),Neighborhood,Panoramic,Pool,Valley,Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 5.00 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Drip Irrigation/Bubblers,Front Yard,Gentle Sloping,Irregular Lot,Lawn,Lot Over 40000 Sqft,Landscaped,Near Park,Near Public Transit,Rolling Slope,Secluded,Sprinklers Timer,Sprinkler System,Trees,Walkstreet
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Circular Driveway,Concrete,Door-Multi,Driveway Level,Door-Single,Driveway,Electric Gate,Garage,Guest,Gravel,Gated,On Site,Oversized,Private,One Space,Community Structure,Garage Faces Side,Side By Side
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 10
- Covered spaces: 10
