PHOTO: Susan Pickering | The South Pasadenan | Julia Child’s father’s former Pasadena home by renowned Architect Roland E. Coate listed
for $7,600,000 by Coldwell Banker Realty.
The Charles E. Davis House, a distinguished Colonial Revival estate designed by renowned architect Roland E. Coate and previously owned by Julia Child’s father, John McWilliams, has been listed for $7,600,000 by Carol Chua, a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist affiliated with the Pasadena office of Coldwell Banker Realty. McWilliams was the home’s second owner. Located at 1230 Hillside Rd. in Pasadena, Calif., the approximately 6,000-square-foot main residence has seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
“Majestically poised in Pasadena’s sought-after Arroyo neighborhood, the Charles E. Davis House was thoughtfully remodeled in 2018 for today’s lifestyle and elevated in 2020 by a stunning approximately 1,100-square-foot guest house,” said Chua. “This estate truly is a quintessential Pasadena legacy, authentic in character, meticulous in execution and abundantly livable for today’s discerning buyer.”
On nearly three-quarters of an acre of manicured grounds, the property’s stately facade reveals Coate’s hallmark of grand proportions and livable elegance. A formal entry opens into a gracious living room, handsome library, inviting dining room, comfortable family room with a movie projector and screen, as well as an adjoining sunroom. There is a charming chef’s kitchen, breakfast area, and back kitchen.
On the second level, the sumptuous primary suite captures serene treetop views and a beautifully remodeled bathroom. Outside, the resort-like grounds offer numerous entertaining terraces, a fire pit, saltwater pool, play area, vegetable garden, chicken coop, music speakers, and sweeping lawns.
The exceptional accessory structure with 18-foot glass bifold doors, beamed ceilings, two bathrooms, and a bonus room seamlessly flexes as an entertainment pavilion, creative studio, or a stylish place for guests.
To view the property, click here or contact Carol Chua at 626-584-0050 or [email protected].