1200 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena

Welcome to one of Pasadena’s most extraordinary legacy properties—an architectural masterpiece blending historic English Arts & Crafts design with thoughtful modern updates.

Nestled on over 3.5 acres of flat, gated grounds in the prestigious South Arroyo neighborhood of Southwest Pasadena, this estate offers timeless elegance and rare privacy.

Originally built in 1915 by renowned architect Stiles O. Clements—best known for the Hollywood Park Racetrack and Beverly Hills High School—this grand English Revival estate, also known as The Chandler House, was expanded in 1931 by Kenneth A. Gordon. It was later featured as the 50th Annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design in 2014, cementing its place as a Pasadena icon.

With nearly 12,000 square feet of combined living space, including approximately 10,000 square feet in the main residence and 1,300 square feet in the restored two-story carriage house, this estate delivers both architectural integrity and impressive scale.

The home underwent a meticulous top-to-bottom restoration in 2021–2022, blending original craftsmanship with modern amenities. Inside the main house, signature features include a 24x40 redwood-paneled Great Room with hand-hewn beams, leaded glass windows, a massive fireplace, and oak flooring.

There are 6 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, including 4 en-suite bedrooms upstairs, plus multiple cozy family spaces, a TV lounge, a spacious laundry room, and a fully remodeled third-floor flex space—ideal for work or play.

The stunning modern kitchen is equipped with Viking appliances and features a charming breakfast area and an adjacent formal dining room, perfect for entertaining guests or hosting unforgettable holiday celebrations. On the lower level, a reimagined wine cellar and tasting room add to the home’s hosting capabilities.

The beautifully restored two-story carriage house offers even more space with its own guest room, bathroom, kitchenette, sitting area, and private entrance, perfect for extended guests or a private office setup.

Step outside into a private botanical paradise. The expansive grounds feature a pool with bathhouse, outdoor kitchen with BBQ and sound system, a lily pond with water fountain, rose garden, and more. A rare spring-fed well system, updated in 2022, supplies irrigation through three holding tanks, enhancing the estate’s sustainability.

This is more than just a home—it’s a private retreat with a rich legacy, conveniently located close to the Rose Bowl, San Rafael Bridge, DTLA, and all that Pasadena has to offer.

A rare opportunity to own a timeless estate of scale, privacy, and provenance, beautifully preserved and ready to begin its next chapter.