1930s Italian-style villa in Pasadena listed at $8.885 million

Retaining many original details, this 1930s Italian-style villa opens to a grand courtyard. Out of sight, a 150-foot tunnel leads from the main house to the swimming pool and lower grounds.

Location: 295 N. San Rafael Ave., Pasadena 91105

Asking price: $8.885 million

Year built: 1931

Architect: Garrett Van Pelt

House size: Eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, 11,229 square feet

Lot size: 2.6 acres

Features: Wood-paneled library, cigar room, media room, bronze and wrought-iron doors, five fireplaces, coffered ceilings, elevator, copper gutters, four-car garage, lighted tennis court.

About the area: In the first half of the year, 69 single-family homes sold in the 91105 ZIP Code at a median price of $861,000, according to DataQuick. That was a 12.1% decrease from the first half of 2011.

Agents: Linda Chang, (626) 685-5271, and Brent Chang, (626) 685-5236, Coldwell Banker

—Lauren Beale

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