1179 Yocum Street | Pasadena

Designed in 1961 by notable Southern California architects Paul Haynes and Anthony Thormin, and updated by the current owners, this mid-century, Contemporary with traditional touches offers spectacular 180 degree, panoramic views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the 1st 9 holes of Brookside Golf Course. This is only the 2nd time in over 50 years that this home has come onto the market. So, its a rare opportunity to have a private and flat property set perfectly on the rim of the Arroyo Seco in Pasadenas well-established and exclusive Linda Vista neighborhood.
This welcoming and well appointed one-story residence is an outstanding example of that special California indoor/outdoor experience of comfortable and peaceful living - from the multiple sun-drenched interior living spaces to thespa-like outdoor entertaining areas, pool, views, and professionally designed ''picture perfect'' drought tolerant gardens.
Enter through the stunning front gardens and the welcoming front entry to a gracious formal living room with gas fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors and step through an oversized sliding door directly onto the back deck and yard, offering stunning views of the mountains, the Arroyo and the Rose Bowl. The remodeled great room, considered the heart of the home and perfect for entertaining, features a chef's kitchen, a window-lined dining area, a sitting area, and a separate small office. The kitchen is anchored by an oversized island, 2nd sink, custom wood cabinetry, granite counters, abundant and well-laid out storage and lighting, travertine marble flooring, and sliding glass doors to the covered patio and pool deck.
In addition, this turn-key home has multiple glass, pocket-doors, 4 bedrooms and 3 updated baths, including a master bedroom with attached 246 square foot custom bath & closet, and sliding glass doors also accessing the rear yard, deck and unobstructed mountain-views. An expansive private