1508 NORTH HARDING UPGRADES AND UPDATES
1508 NORTH HARDING UPGRADES + UPDATES • 1937 Pasadena Craftsman Bungalow loaded with original charm. • 2 bedrooms/1 full bath plus bonus room • formal living room • formal dining room • updated kitchen with breakfast nook • separate mud room/laundry room in house • designer color palette inside and out • amazingcurbappealwithprofessionally designedexteriorupdatesandyard • updated 330 sq.ft.garage:easilyconverted to office,workoutroom,etc.
• lots of storage: basement, garage attic, storage shed • new energy upgrades, including solar panels 1] Exterior and systems upgrades • remodeled front exterior (professionally designed): • cedar shake shingles on bump-outs • copper gutters/downspouts • solid cedar beam cantilevered pergolas • tongue-and-groove cedar porch ceiling • custom design solid wood entrance door with Baldwin entry set with deadbolt and beveled glass divided lights • doorbell matches entry set
• “California Gold” slate on porch and front walk in “Versailles pattern” • updated exterior lighting: • Arroyo Craftsman brand sconces on both front porch and side porch • updated front yard with drip irrigation (professionally designed): • mature xeriscaped low-water front yard, very low maintenance • includes 3 redwood trees, deer grass, lavender, rosemary, and more • newly updated backyard (professionally designed): • new patio with low-water/very low maintenance border plantings
• includes fruit trees: orange, tangerine, mulberry, sapote, avocado • other trees: dogwood, ficus, tabebuia, bamboo • updatedplumbing-switchedtoallcopper plumbing • updated electrical wiring inside, with new junction box outside • updated Bosch tankless natural gas water heater (no electricity required) • updated double-paned argon gas-filled windows: • all front of home windows + north bedroom windows • new roof (2014) • updated HVAC: high-efficiency gas furnace (in attic) and central AC • Californiabasementwithnewredwood exteriordoor-lotsofstorage
• designer-chosen exterior paint scheme • updated solid wood side entrance door with Baldwin entry set with deadbolt and beveled glass divided lights • new 4-panel solar panels (owned not leased) • new insulation in exterior walls • all asbestos professionally removed from basement and attic • updated programmable thermostat plus new carbon dioxide/smoke detectors • new weather-proofing throughout house • new river rock over weed-mat in center driveway
• new Coolaroo shade outside south bedroom window • newsuper-thickinsulation+drywallin bonusroomceiling • annualpreventivetermitetreatment-both houseandgarage • 130 sq. ft. metal shed, perfect for bikes, gardening tools and more 2] Sunny gourmet kitchen updates • updated kitchen: • custom Douglas Fir shaker cabinets with built-in for refrigerator • solid granite counter tops • ceramic tile floor • stainlesssteel appliances • rubbed bronze handles/pulls • Thermador electric convection oven • Amana gas stove top with Vent-a-Hood hood • recessed lighting and under cabinet lighting
• kitchen backsplash with horizontalslate tile • eat-in area/breakfast nook with lots of room for table and chairs • custom built-in window seat with storage and custom cushion 1508 NORTH HARDING UPGRADES + UPDATES 3] Spa-like bathroom updates • new tumbled Carrara marble mosaic floor • updated faucet handles in sink and bath • new exhaust fan • updated American Standard toilet • updated modern storage drawers installed in cabinet • new grout in shower • new glass in bathroom door
• new Restoration Hardware towel bars/hooks • new Restoration Hardware glass shelf in shower • new Restoration Hardware cabinet over toilet 4] Updated garage • garage torn down to exterior wall to update • 330sq. ft. easily converted to home office, workout room, etc. • new insulation / new drywall / new paint • all new electrical, including outlets and lighting • new exhaust fan in garage attic • newinsulatedautomaticwood-grain-look garagedoor • new garage door track and motor • new underground electrical line from house to garage • new electric car charger • new pull-down ladder to garage attic for extra storage • new floor coating • new window blinds 5] Other misc updates • custom designer interior paint palette throughout • formal dining room updated with Restoration Hardware chandelier/sconces • formal living room updated with:
• Restoration Hardware dupioni silk curtains to the floor with double rod • Restoration Hardware velvet curtains to the floor • custom built-in window seat with storage and custom cushion • new paint on fireplace (non-working) • north bedroom updated with new carpet • south bedroom updated with a wall of Ikea closet/storage • Office has new flooring and a new wall unit air conditioner 6] Original to house
• original hardwood floors throughout • bonus room off north bedroom • separate mudroom/laundry room off kitchen with: • Bosch stacking washer/dryer with pull-out folding shelf • extra storage • new French door to kitchen • north bedroom has original built-in closet: • lots of storage • built-in dressing table • new paint • bolted foundation 7] Neighborhood • neighborhood with sidewalks on most streets • nearby shops and restaurants • close to Foothill recreation areas and hiking trails • close to Eaton Canyon Nature Center • close to public transportation • close to grocery stores, coffee shops and more