This Concrete Home Listed in L.A. Will Take Your Pool Parties to the Next Level

Perched on a tiered lot in Pasadena, the $6.8M residence makes a splash with a resort-like backyard.

This Concrete Home Listed in L.A. Will Take Your Pool Parties to the Next Level

Perched on a tiered lot in Pasadena, the $6.8M residence makes a splash with a resort-like backyard.

Location: 561 Woodland Road, Pasadena, California

Price: $6,800,000

Year Built: 2009

Footprint: 5,810 square feet (five bedrooms, six baths)

Lot Size: 20,567 square feet

From the agent: "Located in Pasadena’s prestigious Oak Knoll area, this thoughtfully designed contemporary home is the perfect venue for large-scale entertaining. Step into the light-infused living room with 22-foot vaulted ceilings that extend seamlessly into the private backyard. The space flows into the grand dining room with a dual-sided fireplace and spills into the gourmet kitchen with a 17-foot marble waterfall island and Sub-Zero/Viking appliances. Newly updated efficiency features include: drought-tolerant landscaping with drip system, a tankless water heater, whole house solar power, tinted windows/skylights, and LED lighting."

Upon arrival, a darling free-standing library extends a warm, communal welcome, while native vegetation spans across the front lawn to help the modern home blend in with its lush surrounding neighborhood of Oak Knoll.

At the entry, a darling little freestanding library extends a warm, communal welcome, while native vegetation spans the front lawn, blending the home with its lush surrounding neighborhood of Oak Knoll.

Photo by Pierre Galant

Photo by Pierre Galant

An elongated, marble waterfall island anchors the open kitchen, which is located just steps away from the primary living spaces.

An elongated, marble waterfall island anchors the open kitchen, which is located just steps away from the primary living spaces.

Photo by Pierre Galant

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