4497 California Ave

Just dropped the price, ready for an offer.This estate has never been on the market (has sold privately for all owners). One of the last homes built by 20th century architect Kirtland Cutter who designed hundreds of homes and buildings and whom is listed in the State and National Registers of Historical Places. This Monterey Colonel Spanish design "Rowan House" was the home of Pete Conrad who commanded the Apollo 12 space mission and was the 3rd person to walk on the moon. The neighbor's all refer to this estate as the astronaut home. This stately estate is located on a corner lot with lots of room for entertaining and currently has a private guest house as part of the home. The bell pulls are still part of the house. Surrounded by a brick wall fence, this home is one of the most famous homes located in Bixby Knolls and has been featured in many magazines and articles. Featuring 4 bedrooms (with one currently being a separate guest house), a wood paneled parlor/billboard room with a hidden bar, 3 fireplaces, a formal living room, formal dining room, remodeled kitchen, breakfast eating area, upstairs living space, cedar lined and walk in closets, drip and sprinkler systems, hollywood rollers on windows, square roman tile tub, luggage closet, formal coat closet (could be elevator space if needed), basement that could be a great wine cellar, gardening shed, pool and private backyard which is perfect for entertaining. French doors surround the house leading to the backyard and balconies off most of the rooms, both upstairs and on the main floor. The beautiful pegged oak plank wood floors are on the main floor with 5 inch rise wood staircase to upstairs. The large kitchen features all new GE Monogram 48" refrigerator, double ovens, warming drawer, dishwasher, pantry, butcher block island, granite countertops, breakfast eating area, glass cabinets, arched entry to bathroom and dining room, built in shelves, recessed lights and lots of storage. The main floor entertaining space has a large living room,parlor/den, built in vanity, 1/2 bathroom. Upstairs has 3 private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms & french doors leading to the balconies both front and back. Agent has pictures of studio can forward.