On a serene stretch of Johnston Lake in Pasadena’s South San Rafael neighborhood sits a stunning lakefront compound. The craftsman-style residence was imagined by architect Doug Ewing, known for designing luxury resorts and several of Pasadena’s most respected estates. The home offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 4,539 square feet of living space on the water. Priced at $6,800,000, 1260 La Loma Road, Pasadena, is listed by Nancy Valentine.
The owners, Chuck and Lisa, formed a connection to this locale long before the house itself existed. Chuck grew up in Pasadena and always dreamed of living on the lake. Shortly after he and Lisa moved to the area, she discovered a photo of her grandparents picnicking beside Johnston Lake in 1921. When a home became available on the lake in 1989, they instantly jumped on the opportunity. In 1997, when the neighboring property came up for sale, they purchased it sight unseen and finally secured a true lakefront site. Their goal was to oversee a design that reflected Pasadena’s architectural traditions and respected the property they had waited many years to own.
