335 Howard, Pasadena CA 91104 | $1,090,000

This unique property combines the best of historic charm with contemporary living on an oak-lined street. Originally an artist studio, the great room features a north-facing picture window with views of the San Gabriel Mountains and a stately brick fireplace. It has been updated with an open kitchen ready for entertaining with custom cabinetry, ample storage, and granite countertops. The primary bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, with custom cabinetry, a granite countertop, no-step shower, and full soaker tub. The front bedroom has an adjacent full bath, ideal for family, guest, or home office use. The bedroom closets have custom built-in shelving. The front sliding doors lead to a courtyard paved with early 20th-century bricks original to the property. The fenced backyard is ideal for vegetable gardening and entertaining on the brick patio. The landscaping throughout the property includes drip irrigation, drought-tolerant California natives, fruit trees, and naturalized bulbs that have been on the property for decades. The home is a past recipient of the Golden Arrow Award from the Pasadena Beautiful Foundation. The great room and two bedrooms each have energy-efficient mini-split HVAC units. Hot water is provided by a tankless water heater. The utility closet includes a washer/dryer. New flooring is seamless throughout the house. The long driveway includes a pocket parking space and leads to a two-car detached garage with built-in and rafter storage. Property History: After a career in Europe and New England, artist Alfred Cornelius Howland retired in Pasadena and bui

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