4497 California Avenue

One of the last homes designed by 20th century architect Kirkland Cutter. Home us listed in the State & National Registers of Historical Places This Monterey Colonial Spanish design is the Rowan House and was the home of Pete Conrad who commanded the Apollo 12 space mission and was the 3rd person to walk on the moon. This stately home is on a large corner lot surrounded by a brick wall with the original olive tree. The yard allows for great entertaining with patio and access to the yard or front and rear balconies from every room. The home has a private guest home with front and back doors and was the 4th bedroom of the house originally. Featuring 3 large bedroom suite all with lots of closet space, a wood paneled parlor with a hidden bar and hidden storage behind the wood panels, 3 fireplaces, a formal living room and dining room along with a breakfast nook and remodeled kitchen. The large kitchen features all new GE Monogram 48" refrigerator, double ovens, warming drawer, dishwasher, pantry, butcher block island, granite countertops, glass cabinets, arched entry to the downstairs bathroom with a built in vanity. The beautiful pegged oak plank wood floors on the main floor have a 5 inch rise wood staircase to upstairs. Recessed lights, A/C, built in shelves, hollywood rollers on the windows, square roman tile tub, cedar lined closets, luggage closet, formal coat closet, original bell pulls. pool, jacuzzi, gardeners shed, large 3 car garage. This is one of the most famous estates and has been featured in many books and magazines.