Former Croatian professional tennis player-turned-interior designer, Ivana Lisjak Erickson of Rismondo Designs, has partnered with award-winning architect Marija Volkman of Archicraft on a newly constructed Pasadena residence with plenty of European flare, listed for $9.388 million. Located near Caltech and the Huntington Library, the gated home offers five bedrooms—plus a detached one bed/one-and-a-half bath ADU.
Set on a knoll above street level, this south-facing home offers a total of 6,000 square feet of living space. The gated entrance leads to a landscaped circular driveway and attached garage. The interiors blend modern amenities with classic craftsmanship, featuring soaring ceilings, custom millwork, flush to wall doors by Bluinterni Italy and Croatian oak wood floors throughout, and lighting fixtures from Masiero, Gervasoni, and Artemide.
The spacious family room, living room and dining room offer panoramic views of the private grounds and feature two fireplaces. All of the living areas on the main floor feature large-panel sliding doors which completely dive into the walls. Top-of-the-line floor to ceiling windows, manufactured in Spain by Cortizo, offer garden views and provide an indoor-outdoor feel to the home.
The gourmet kitchen is equipped with Wolf and SubZero appliances, custom cabinetry by Key Cucine, and a 16-foot Dekton Stone island. The patio deck features an outdoor stainless steel kitchen with a grill, dual side burner, bar, refrigerator and sink.
Additional highlights include a glass temperature controlled wine storage, walk-in food pantry, private office, outdoor pool bath, and eight temperature control zones. The grounds boast lush lawns, mature trees and a new swimming pool and spa with automatic cover.
Annie Deng and Manuela Villa with Compass and Sarah Rogers with The Agency hold the listing.
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