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Pasadena's most expensive home just hit the market — here's a look at the palatial estate

Melissa Wiley   

Pasadena's most expensive home just hit the market — here's a look at the palatial estate
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group
  • A palatial estate in Pasadena, California, is asking $39.8 million, making it the area's most expensive listing on the market, the Los Angeles Times reports.
  • The 4.5-acre, gated property features lavish gardens as well as a 16-bedroom main residence and a separate two-bedroom guest house designed in the Beaux-Arts style by LA architect Richard Landry.
  • In 2015, the New York Times called Landry the "King of the Megamansion."
  • Here's a closer look at the estate, which boasts an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool, whimsical topiaries, and an 8-car subterranean garage.

A palatial estate designed by award-winning architect Richard Landry has the hit the market for $39.8 million in Pasadena, California, making it the city's most expensive listing to date.

A palatial estate designed by award-winning architect Richard Landry has the hit the market for $39.8 million in Pasadena, California, making it the city
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

The home is listed by Sabrina Wu at Compass and Kirby Gillon, Bryce Lowe and Aaron Kirman of Aaron Kirman Group at Compass.

Source: Compass

Located 15 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles, the 4.5-acre property consists of a 16-bedroom main residence, two-bedroom guest house, and landscaped gardens.

Located 15 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles, the 4.5-acre property consists of a 16-bedroom main residence, two-bedroom guest house, and landscaped gardens.
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

Three gated entrances open up to the property, with a guard house located at the main entrance.

Three gated entrances open up to the property, with a guard house located at the main entrance.
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, the main residence features a low-lying roof, dramatic columns, and four wings.

Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, the main residence features a low-lying roof, dramatic columns, and four wings.
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

The front of the home boasts grandiose porte-cochère, or covered entryway.

The front of the home boasts grandiose porte-cochère, or covered entryway.
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

There is also an eight-car subterranean garage.

There is also an eight-car subterranean garage.
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

Inside, the home features an impressive two-story foyer with a sweeping staircase as well as a ballroom, art gallery, maids' suites, and an indoor resistance pool with a spa.

Inside, the home features an impressive two-story foyer with a sweeping staircase as well as a ballroom, art gallery, maids
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

French doors open up to stone terraces and Juliette balconies with wrought-iron and gold leafing railings.

French doors open up to stone terraces and Juliette balconies with wrought-iron and gold leafing railings.
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group; Diptych: Business Insider

Source: Compass

From the foyer, a path leads to a maze-like French garden with a fountain at its center.

From the foyer, a path leads to a maze-like French garden with a fountain at its center.
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

To the west, hedges and rose bushes wind around whimsical topiary structures, like this elephant mama and her baby.

To the west, hedges and rose bushes wind around whimsical topiary structures, like this elephant mama and her baby.
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

To the east is an Asian-inspired garden with bamboo-covered walkways and a koi pond.

To the east is an Asian-inspired garden with bamboo-covered walkways and a koi pond.
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

Nearby is a secluded lake with a bridge and waterfall ...

Nearby is a secluded lake with a bridge and waterfall ...
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

... as well as winding walkways interspersed with European-imported statuaries, resting areas, and meditation points.

... as well as winding walkways interspersed with European-imported statuaries, resting areas, and meditation points.
Photos: Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group; Diptych: Business Insider

Source: Compass

But the property's most impressive feature might be the marble-lined Olympic-sized pool, which took over a year to build by hand, according to the listing.

But the property
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass

Bordering the pool is a stained-glass dome supported by stone columns.

Bordering the pool is a stained-glass dome supported by stone columns.
Photos: Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group; Diptych: Business Insider

Source: Compass

The home was originally listed at $52 million back in 2008, then again in 2011 for $52.7 million, according to Zillow's property records.

The home was originally listed at $52 million back in 2008, then again in 2011 for $52.7 million, according to Zillow
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

Source: Compass, Zillow

Despite the price cut, the home still far outpaces others in the area. According to the Los Angeles Times, if sold at asking price, the home will be Pasadena's biggest deal since at least 2013, when the "Dynasty" mansion sold for $20 million.

Despite the price cut, the home still far outpaces others in the area. According to the Los Angeles Times, if sold at asking price, the home will be Pasadena
Juwan Li / Courtesy Aaron Kirman Group

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