Ernie Carswell presents
The Samuel C Fertig House, renamed Knoll House in 1971 by its then owner, Mrs. Virginia Steele Scott, was originally built in 1916 and designed by preeminent architect Myron Hunt. Originally sited on five contiguous lots totaling 10.3 acres, the original two-story, sixteen-room residence, was later expanded by another leading architect of the time, Gordon B Kaufmann. To ensure consistency, Peter Hall acted as the contractor for both builds. The property, already architecturally significant for the main Residence, rose to unparalleled prominence in 1973 with the addition of the Virginia Steele Scott Gallery by modernist architects Ladd & Kelsey, who had just designed the new Pasadena Art Museum (Norton Simon Museum), of which Mrs. Steele was a significant donor. The structure, intended to showcase Mrs. Steele's extensive art collection, was, from its inception, much more than a gallery. Encompassing over 21,000 square feet on three levels, it contained multiple living spaces, fireplaces, elevators, restrooms, and circular staircases; kitchens; offices, and multi-use spaces. Today, along with the Residence and the Gallery's use, the versatility far surpasses these original functions. Over the course of seven years, the two main structures totaling 35,000 square feet of living space were updated and restored preserving the 100+-year-old craftsmanship and materials used by Mr. Hunt and Mr. Kaufmann, while providing commercial-grade systems throughout the property. Now spread over 2.5 landscaped and gated acres, both structures have been repurposed to provide the highest level of lifestyle, entertaining, and at-home work conveniences for today's ever-changing environment. Together, the living spaces afford a lifestyle unmatched by any property in Southern California.
Address: 2 Oak Knoll Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91106
Price: $38,500,000
Photo credit: Anthony Barcelo
For more information, please contact Ernie Carswell at 310-345-7500 or ernie@carswellandassociates.com
Ernie Carswell is one of the exclusive real estate agents representing the Sunset Strip/West Hollywood real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.
