A Pristine Pasadena Midcentury Hits the Market at $4M
The 1956 residence by architect John F. Galbraith was lovingly cared for by its current owner, renowned music producer and DJ Christian Karlsson.
The 1956 residence by architect John F. Galbraith was lovingly cared for by its current owner, renowned music producer Christian Karlsson.
If you’re on the hunt for a nearly perfectly preserved midcentury home in California, look no further. Perched on almost a full acre lot in Pasadena, the 1956 residence offers sweeping views of the mountains above and the city below. Since being built, the home was owned by the same family for 57 years before being sold for the first time last year.
An entrance painted in sea foam extends a warm welcome inside, and pops against the surrounding wood-clad walls. Designed by local architect John F. Galbraith, the 1956 home sits in the gated community of North Kinneloa Ranch and offers views of the Los Angeles basin.
Photo by Cameron Carothers, courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty
Today, the single-level dwelling is owned by Grammy award-winning DJ, producer, and songwriter Christian Karlsson, also known as Bloodshy. The acclaimed musician, who has written hits for various artists including "Toxic" for Brittney Spears, purchased the home in 2020 with his partner for $2,385,000. The couple is now putting it up for sale after treating the space to a revamp.
Galbraith initially designed the home for a pharmacist and his family. While it changed hands in 1963, the property remained in the same family for nearly 60 years before being acquired by Christian Karlsson, the current owner. In the living room, original polished concrete floors merge with redwood siding and floor-to-ceiling glass to form a refined, tasteful aesthetic.
Photo by Jo David (Charmaine David Photography), courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty
"It’s always hard to find a property that checks all the boxes, but this one really does," Christian states in a recent interview. "The combination of a timeless midcentury classic with a private orchard in the hidden gem of the Kinneloa Estates up in the foothills is a dream come true."
A double-sided, Bouquet Canyon stone-clad fireplace links the living and dining spaces.
Photo by Jo David (Charmaine David Photography), courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty
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