4380 Canyon Crest Road Altadena, CA 91001

A true mid-century gem with a separate studio, this home is a rare blend of timeless design, privacy, and a lifestyle connected to nature. Offering dramatic architecture, beautiful views, and harmony with its surroundings, it is a work of art. Designed in 1960 by architect Jack Simison, AIA, this post-and-beam residence is located in Altadena's coveted Meadows neighborhood, a rare enclave of approximately 250 homes situated between El Prieto and Millard Canyons. Celebrated for its serenity and access to nature, The Meadows offers hiking trails throughout, while remaining just minutes from Pasadena shops, dining, Caltech, JPL, and Old Town. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the home rests on an expansive lot with meandering stone paths and a botanical garden-like setting filled with native and drought tolerant plantings, and mature fruit trees, including citrus and persimmon. The tiered, multilevel gardens are seasonally enlivened with colorful blooms and fragrant flowers in spring through mid-summer. Expansive walls of glass bring the outdoors in, flooding the interiors with natural light and framing lush greenery and valley views. The 1,585 square foot main level features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a library that could serve as a 3rd bedroom. Beneath the main level, th