1475 Rutherford Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103

Set back from the street at the end of a long driveway, 1475 Rutherford Drive is a private gated retreat in Pasadena's coveted Linda Vista neighborhood. Built in 1988, this two-story, clean-lined contemporary offers 5 bedrooms and 7 baths, designed for everyday comfort and effortless entertaining.Inside, the living and dining rooms flow together beneath soaring ceilings, while tall windows frame beautiful trees that shift with the seasons, bringing ever-changing color and light. A private library with high ceilings and a limestone fireplace makes an inviting place to work from home. New wide plank wood flooring runs throughout.The kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a Viking range and oven, Subzero refrigerator, beverage fridge, and built-in microwave, and opens to a family room ideal for casual gatherings. A sweeping staircase with an elegant iron railing leads to the spacious primary suite, with a corner fireplace, mountain views, a spacious bathroom, and a generous walk-in closet. A second large bedroom, easily a second primary suite, offers a walk-in closet, balcony, and bathroom with double sinks. Two more bedrooms are upstairs and one is on the main level. All five bedrooms are en-suite.Outdoors, the gorgeous pool and poolhouse steal the show. Glass walls open completely on two sides, dissolving the line between indoors and out and creating a striking setting for gatherings all year long. The poolhouse is appointed with tumbled silver travertine flooring and a fireplace surrounded with Italian porcelain tile, plus a bar area with a sink, ice machine, dishwasher, beverage fridge, and microwave, and a three-quarter bath. The pool is finished in pebble tech with mosaic tile at the water's edge. A full built-in barbeque area includes a pizza oven, an additional burner, and drink refrigerators, with plenty of room for outdoor dining and lounging.Private, secure, and beautifully appointed, this is a great entertainer's home in one of Pasadena's most desirable locations.