Travel back in time to the days of the Pony Express and Wells Fargo stagecoaches, you will see their route through the old riverbed of Encino Drive, Pasadena. The deep gully of Encino Drive, surrounded by the large estates of Hillcrest Ave. & Virginia Rd, provides privacy & seclusion from the civilized city, yet only a few blocks away from the Huntington Langham Hotel & bustling South Lake Avenue of Pasadena. On the border of San Marino, it has the same zip code. According to the residents of Encino Drive, it is about 10 degrees cooler than the City of Pasadena.From the circular driveway to the attached 2 car garage & 2 extra parking spaces, there is plenty of room for parking. The double door entrance & marble flooring leads to a large foyer, two story ceiling, & the grand, divided staircase with balcony, highlighted by windows & a brass chandelier. This elegant open floor plan features a light oak-paneled living room, crown moldings, carved oak fireplace & French doors with wide shutters leading to the back patio which runs the length of the house. The formal dining room is brightened by a brass chandelier & features the same light oak-paneling as in the living room along with a built-in china storage space. A gourmet chef could create delicious meals here in the spacious kitchen, with cooking island, granite countertops & built-in Jenn-Air appliances. The covered balcony off the kitchen is perfect for dining al fresco with friends as you enjoy the tree top views & fresh air. Between the dining room & the kitchen is a separate bar with oak-paneling. The spacious family room has a vaulted ceiling, wood shuttered windows and French doors to the back patio. The oak-paneled butlers pantry services both the bar & the kitchen & has a built-in china cabinet for storage. There is a convenient half bath off the butlers pantry & a full bath near the library. The library features lovely oak-paneled walls, built-ins & is also a perfect office.The Main Suite is in a private wing with a corner brick fireplace & wide wood shutters. The main bath is brightened with skylights and features dual sinks, a huge walk-in closet, spa tub, large shower, & bidet. Three more bedrooms are on the lower level with two full bathrooms. Additional Features are security system, central air & heat, central vacuum, automatic sprinklers, low maintenance yards & numerous fruit trees. Come with a vision for transforming this exquisitely secluded home into your private Shangri-la
