1716 Putney Road

This two-story, A-Frame mid-century style home is nestled in the esteemed Linda Vista Hills area of Pasadena. Offering a secluded and intimate environment among Sycamore and Oak trees, the home is sensitively merged into the hillside. The home was designed by Edward "Ted" Grenzbach, one of Los Angeles' premier architects of post World War II period. Known as an "Architect to the Stars", he created homes for Hollywood notables including Frank Sinatra, Rock Hudson and Johnny Carson. Grenzbach's dramatic, iconic style is felt as you approach the home. His design of wall-to-wall glass sliding doors along the front of the home enable's you to see through the house before you walk in the door! This provides incredible natural light to float into the home providing a seamless feeling between the interior and exterior spaces.

The lower level open floor plan includes the living & dining areas with 17 ft high ceilings , wood beams and a brick floating fireplace. A remodeled kitchen in period style with stainless steel appliances and a half bath complete this floor. The staircase leads to a spacious loft overlooking the lower level. The three bedrooms and two full bathrooms are off the loft corridor. The en-suite master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet , private office room and lovely balcony with sliding glass doors to enjoy the tree-top views. Jack and Jill bedrooms share an updated bathroom with dual sinks. All three bedrooms have exterior doors to the backyard patio. The upper floor also has a study room with closet which could be a fourth bedroom. The laundry room is accessed thru the study.

The front yard private patios provide engaging outdoor ambiance and are just off the ground level sliding glass doors. There is a detached two-car garage with a storage room steps below the home.

Easy access to 210 & 134 freeways, Rose Bowl and golf courses. Short drive to fine dining and shopping in Old Town Pasadena. Minutes to DTLA and studios. Within miles of numerous excellent private schools as well as Art Center College of Design.