This gated traditional residence on nearly 2/3 acre of manicured land with mature oak, eucalyptus, palm and native plants has been recently updated and is located in the heart of Pasadena's elegant century-old San Rafael neighborhood. The house sits atop a gentle knoll, set back nearly 100 feet from the gated entrance. Inside, there is a formal living room and den, a formal dining room, large kitchen with butlers pantry, master bedroom & bath, guest bedroom with en suite bath, and lower maids room and bath with laundry room. Multiple decks at the rear of the home enjoy mature treetop views and a large private swimming pool beckons below. Also includes: central AC, fireplace, 2-car garage, and driveway with turnaround and space for a dozen cars. The current owner has just completed a 19-month approval process with the City and the lot has been approved for a 1,885 sq ft addition. The approval is transferable and included with the sale along with soils topography report, arborist report and architectural drawings and renderings. Keep the property as-is, expand the residence with the existing plans or re-imagine your own approved expansion - there are a world of options. Refined country living in close proximity to Old Town Pasadena, the studios of Burbank and even downtown Los Angeles.