Welcome to the “Castle on Grand Oaks”, a vision brought to life by Designer Van-Martin Rowe nestled in the quiet neighborhoods of Pasadena. This one-of-a-kind property was transformed in 2007 with details from the Mediterranean, Europe, Asia, and Morocco. Inspired by the sequoia that has stood on the property for more than a century, the designer envisioned a house with an indoor-outdoor feel and an emphasis on height, which more than doubled the existing structure’s square footage. Fourteen-foot ceilings give volume to the spaces, without sacrificing livability or comfort and a 16-foot hedge ensures privacy. This unique home is not just an artistic vision, but extremely functional as well. The “main” structure is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home (all en-suites) complete with an extensive amount of built ins, distressed wood flooring, an intercom system and skylights throughout to make the most of natural light. The gourmet kitchen boasts top of the line stainless steel appliances from Sub Zero and Thermador along with a butler’s pantry – an entertainer’s dream! The master suite has a steam bath, views overlooking the courtyard pool and is designed to feel like a “walk-in fireplace” with the hearth raised high enough to see flames from your bed. In addition to the main home, there is a one bedroom, one bathroom GUEST HOUSE that includes its own kitchen and washer/dryer. The inspiration from natural continues in the courtyard that features a saltwater pool with cantilevered beams that serve as a waterfall. Lastly, the rooftop is not wasted space in this property, modeled after the ways roofs are used in Egypt and Morocco, and was converted into a space to enjoy the sunset and views of the San Gabriel Mountains from your hot tub. This unique home is walking distance to Pasadena City College, the Rose Parade Route, Huntington Library, California Institute of Technology, and much more.