Houzz Tour: Former Horse Stable Gets a New Life as a Stately Home
Photos by Irmina Hamilton House at a Glance Who lives here : A couple of empty nesters Size : 4,000 square feet (371.6 square meters) Location : Pasadena, California Architect : James V. Coane of James V. Coane & Associates The original stable was built in 1930 as part of the John S. Cravens estate in Pasadena, California. Over time, the estate was subdivided. The stable was a caretaker’s home for a while, then other owners renovated the structure. After the current owners purchased it, architect James V. Coane was brought in to virtually rebuild it to bring it back to a more authentic historical state. “Many of the original materials were removed, repaired and reused, while modern necessities were seamlessly added in,” Coane says. All of the stable’s original bricks were removed, cleaned and reinstalled. Above the brick is stucco. The existing backyard pool was reshaped and a spa was added. The pavers are poured-in-place concrete with turf in between. A low bric...