Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Carol Chua 626-688-2448
Property Description
Beautifully sited on one of San Marino’s most treasured and prestigious streets, 1535 Circle Drive rises gracefully above Lacy Park as a rare and exceptional estate. Designed by noted architect Robert Sinclair and meticulously built from the ground up in 2002, skilled artisans created this timeless French Chateau-inspired residence. Cherished by the same family for over 27 years, this enchanting South-facing masterpiece is surrounded by magical gardens, bubbling fountains and towering trees, creating an ambiance of tranquility and romance. A meandering garden path leads to a formal foyer, and introduces a stunning living room with marble fireplace crowned by 16′ soaring ceilings, and a dining room with wine bar, ideal for grand entertaining and intimate celebrations alike. Numerous arched French doors offer captivating vistas of the glorious outdoors. The gourmet kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring a striking glass-turret breakfast room, generous center island and abundant cabinetry. A charming guest suite, an exquisite butler’s pantry, laundry room and two powder rooms, complete the west wing. The main-floor sumptuous primary suite is a true sanctuary, showcasing 20′ vaulted ceilings, marble fireplace, a sun-lit sitting room, expansive walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom. An adjacent paneled library, adorned with custom bookshelves, a wet bar and French doors, makes for an ideal home office. A warm and inviting family room offers cozy family evenings, with French doors and a handsome fireplace. Gracing the upper level are three additional generous-sized b
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dishwasher”
- “Dryer”
- “Microwave”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Washer”
- “Freezer”
- “Gas Oven”
- “Gas Stove”
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Bathrooms
- 10 total bathrooms
- 5 full bathrooms
- 5 half bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 5 total bedrooms
- 5 possible bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 2002
- Building area total: 6808
- 2 stories
- 2 stories total
- Living area: 6808
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- Building name: Lacy Park
- Entry level: 1
- “Custom Built”
- “Tudor/French Normandy”
- “No Common Walls”
- “Stone”
- “Concrete”
- “2 Story”
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Cooling
- “Dual”
- “Zoned Area(s)”
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Disclosures
- “Selle Pay Sec. 1 Termite”
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Exterior Features
- Patio and porch features: “Patio Open”, “Porch”, “Terrace”
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Fence
- “Masonry”
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Fireplaces
- “FP in Family Room”
- “FP in Living Room”
- “Raised Hearth”
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Floors
- “Stone”
- “Wood”
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Garage
- 3 spaces
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Water Features
- Irrigation source: “Automatic”, “Sprinklers”
- Water source: “Public”
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Heating
- “Forced Air Unit”
- “Zoned Areas”
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Interior Features
- “Bar”
- “Beamed Ceilings”
- “Copper Plumbing Full”
- “Granite Counters”
- “Living Room Balcony”
- “Pantry”
- “Recessed Lighting”
- “Stone Counters”
- “Tile Counters”
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Listing
- Listing ID: P1-26181
- List price: $8,780,000
- 6 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2026-03-11
- “Cash”
- “Cash To New Loan”
- “Submit”
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Lot
- 32,156 size sqft
- Size area: 0.7382
- Size units: Acres
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Parking
- Total: 9
- “Garage – Three Door”
- “Garage Door Opener”
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Pool
- “Below Ground”
- “Filtered”
- “Heated”
- “Tile”
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Property
- Other structures: “Gazebo”
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- “Turnkey”
- “Mountains/Hills”
- “Pool”
- “Trees/Woods”
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Roof
- “Slate”
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Security Features
- “Carbon Monoxide Detectors”
- “Security System”
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Sewer
- “Public Sewer”
- “Sewer Paid”
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Spa
- “Heated”
- “Private”
- “Private Below Ground”
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Utilities
- “Electricity Connected”
- “Natural Gas Connected”
- “Sewer Connected”
- “Water Connected”
