Taking full advantage of the 1.616 acre site, this exceptional Contemporary residence designed in 1995 by architect Barry Berkus has perhaps the best view of the Arroyo, Colorado Street Bridge & Vista Del Arroyo Hotel of any in Pasadena. The property has estate presence w/ a gate & drive; it is not visible from the street. The 3-story residence entered on the 2nd level has 4 bedrooms & 7 baths. The floor plan is a central hall layout opening from a dramatic bridge leading to an impressive double door entry & pavilion. Immediately to the right is a guest powder bath & handsome library w/ fireplace & built ins. A generous bar w/ double sink, granite counters & refrigerator/ice maker is adjacent. The spectacular living room has soaring 20 foot plus ceilings, a large fireplace, 2 window bays & sliding doors to the outdoor terrace. A gracious step-up formal dining area also has views & outdoor terrace access. There are staircases to the upper & lower levels as well as an elevator. There is a bedroom suite on this level. The spectacular kitchen beyond is entered through a commodious dish pantry; a food pantry is adjacent. Bright & open, the kitchen has 2 work islands; both have granite counters as do the main workspaces. There is a 6 burner plus griddle range, a convection oven & several warming drawers. The family room is open to the kitchen w/ fireplace & windows overlooking the Arroyo. There is an outdoor kitchen under a covered terrace. The principal suite is composed of a large bedroom w/ floor to ceiling Arroyo view window bay & skylights, two closets & dressing areas & a primary bath w/ spa tub, generous shower & 2 separate commodes. There are 2 additional bedroom suites on this level. Downstairs there is a wine tasting room w/ adjacent 1/2 bath & a temperature-controlled wine shop size cellar w/ 10,000 bottle capacity. The nearby media room has tiered seating for 12 in luxurious reclining lounge chairs. 2 separate double garages, a motor court, storage rooms & a pump room complete this lower level. A 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house w/ sitting room & its own terrace is across from the residence. The lush landscaping by landscape architect Walter Young is enhanced by water features that include a pool w/ natural appearing sand bottom, a spa, streams & koi ponds all producing a relaxing background rushing water sound. 887 La Loma Road enjoys a delightfully quiet & private location.