$3,200,000

Up a secluded private road in a grove of California live oaks is a creative haven with a unique legacy. 'Boulder Crest' is singular: a historic marvel, an architectural gem, a property rising from the landscape -- an enduring biophilic design. Built of massive granite boulders placed at the beginning… Read More of the 20th century, the house and grounds are a feat of vision, engineering and artisan masonry. This home seamlessly melds arts and crafts elements with mid-century modernism - the net effect is timeless - from arroyo stone work and old growth redwood to post & beam construction. Serpentine stone-lined pathways cross a network of masonry channels and terraces on the approach to the entry. A keystone engraved '1912' heralds over the arched double door, opening to reveal rich jade-hued concrete floors. Redwood paneling, vaulted beamed ceilings and oversize pendant lanterns warm a jaw-dropping step-down living room, anchored by the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and wall of windows. The living room connects to both the dining room and galley kitchen with rock walls and clerestory windows, as well as the first bedroom and adjacent den (once a gold vault, ready to be reimagined as a music room, meditation space, or quiet office). Even the 3/4 bath boasts a beautiful river rock wall that imparts a feeling of warmth and security. Upstairs, a spacious art studio enjoys canyon vistas, a private patio and calming sounds of the corten steel water feature. Past shoji screens with encapsulated botanical elements, find the generous primary suite, with its own wall of windows, large cantilevered deck with treetop and pool views, and impeccable full bath. Adjacent, a lofted library space overlooks the living room, separate from the public space, but connected by the beautiful curved stone staircase. The 2.75 acre grounds comprise a large private pool, subterranean workshop, wine cellar, patios, two car garage and over 160 oak trees on two parcels (one measuring 69,006 SF and a second, completely separate lot measuring 50,625 SF). The property sits adjacent to El Prieto Canyon (famed burial place of abolitionist Owen Brown), and at the base of Millard Canyon - in winter, the stream flowing through Angeles National Forest can be heard from the yard. This rare historic home has had just three owners (artists or visionaries, all) -- recognized by Altadena Heritage and published a handful of times, it remains largely under the radar and relaxed. What a joy it is to behold. Read Less

Property listed by COMPASS, Teresa Fuller 626-205-4040

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Dec 16, 2025

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,942

Lot Size

2.75 Acres

Year Built

1952

MLS Number

P1-24492

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: PrivateRoad

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, ElectricOven, GasCooktop, Refrigerator, WaterHeater

Building

Built in 1952, Living area: 2942.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, Levels: Two

Community

Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Mountainous, NearNationalForest, PreservePublicLand, Park

Cooling

CentralAir, HeatPump

Doors

DoubleDoorEntry

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Open, Patio, Stone, SeeRemarks, Terrace, Lighting

Fence

None

Fireplaces

LivingRoom, RaisedHearth, SeeRemarks

Floors

Concrete, SeeRemarks

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

HeatPump

Interior Features

BuiltInFeatures, CathedralCeilings, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, HighCeilings, Storage, SunkenLivingRoom, TwoStoryCeilings, Loft, PrimarySuite, WineCellar, WalkInClosets, Workshop

Laundry

Inside, InKitchen

Lot

2.7463 acres, BackYard, DripIrrigationBubblers, FrontYard, SprinklersInFront, LotOver40000Sqft, Landscaped, NearPark, Rocks, Secluded, Trees

Parking

5 open parking spaces, 7 total parking spaces, DoorSingle, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Private

Pool

DivingBoard, Fenced, InGround, Private

Property

Other structures: Sheds, Storage, Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, TreesWoods

Security Features

SecuritySystem, CarbonMonoxideDetectors, SmokeDetectors, SecurityLights

Sewer

Cesspool

Taxes

Parcel Number: 5863006005, Lot: A

Utilities

ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, WaterConnected, Water Source: Private, Standard

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