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Friday, November 20, 2009
HANABI SUSHI BAR: PASADENA SUSHI RESTAURANT
RAMIRO RIVAS & ASSOCIATES
ERICA@RIVASESTATES.COM
818-257-1054
KELLER WILLIAMS PASADENA
445 S. FAIR OAKS AVENUE
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91105
Thursday, November 19, 2009
MODERN ALTADENA HOME FOR LEASE; RUBIO HIGHLANDS
Altadena Homes for Sale. This tri-level contemporary modern located in the Rubio Highlands towers above other homes making it private and perfect for entertaining. The home boasts five bedrooms and seven baths. You will be impressed by the massive living area that features tiled flooring, high ceilings, fireplace, and an expansive outdoor balcony that on a clear day you have views to Catalina Island. Get ready to enjoy fabulous meals in the large gourmet kitchen.
The third level has four master suites. The main master suite has a cozy fireplace and high ceilings. The luxurious master bath is massive in size and you can enjoy a relaxing bath while absorbing the breathtaking views of the city. Off the third level you will find the outdoor oasis with a hip pool with spa and a large bar area to entertain your guests.
Additional features include a pool house, large outdoor covered patio, a two car garage with plenty of storage space, alarm system, and priceless views.
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RAMIRO@RIVASESTATES.COM
626-497-4606
KELLER WILLIAMS PASADENA
445 S. FAIR OAKS AVENUE
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91105
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
THE CASTLE GREEN: A PASADENA LANDMARK
Initially consisting of three large separate structures, a bridge crossing over Raymond Avenue connected the center building to the one lying on the east. The building on the east side had long been gone but the bridge that connected the two still exists and can be seen when you travel past the Castle Green on Raymond Avenue.
Although it had been built to serve as a hotel, times and the economy changes. At the turn of the century Pasadena started switching from a resort city that easterners vacationed at, to a place to live and eventually in 1924 a group of guests that frequented and resided at the hotel purchased the hotel as investors and divided it up. No longer the Hotel Green, the central structure was divided into fifty separate units for purchase and became what is now the Castle Green. The condos in the Castle Green are still used as residential units and are owned by residents that have respect and admiration for Pasadena’s history. The owner of each unit pays a monthly homeowners association fee that goes towards the constant preservation and maintenance of the building.
In addition to serving as a residence for condo owners, the Castle Green is available and is constantly in use for events, filming, and weddings. Events and weddings at the Castle Green include use of the Lobby, Main Salon, Moorish Room, Turkish Room, Sunroom, and Ballroom, as well as the Gardens. A classic wedding set up in the outdoor gardens has become a popular write up in the local magazines, including Pasadena magazine which covered a large editorial on outdoor wedding receptions at the Castle Green.
Occasionally condos come onto the market for purchase in the Castle Green, as well as owners looking to rent out their unit. A current listing that is available for purchase is a 700 square foot one bathroom studio for $365,000. Feel free to contact us for additional information on condos at The Castle Green.
ERICA SWANSON
818-257-1054 Direct Line