Experience an enchanting Country French estate located in the lovely San Rafael Neighborhood of Pasadena. Each room brings this storybook home alive for sophisticated, as well as casual living, and entertaining. You are first greeted by a flagstone foyer and stunning curved staircase giving you an eye to what's in store inside this warm elegant beauty. The grand living room features a massive fireplace, while the formal dining room boasts custom built-ins. The island kitchen, with Viking appliances, opens to a cozy breakfast area and family room. The beautifully paneled Library/Office is ready for all your literary treasures. A romantic primary suite has French doors which open to a charming balcony overlooking the lush greenery and enchanting pool area for your casual entertaining. This beauty offers three elegant fireplaces, numerous French doors which open to beautiful balconies for meditating and quiet times, vaulted and beamed ceilings, and handsome paneling and woodwork. For fun, there is a creative "cocktail closet", as well as a "wine cabinet". The bedroom wing has additional access from the back staircase where you will also find an artist studio/retreat/bedroom. An attached three car garage has direct entry into the home with a nearby handy laundry room.