Two classic early twentieth century homes are surrounded by enchanting gardens and majestic oaks, with sophisticated upgrades making this a rare property in the sought after Marengo neighborhood of South Pasadena. The 1926 front house is a timeless Colonial Revival with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and den for working, exercising, or creating. After parking on the stately pea gravel driveway, enter the home under a charming gabled portico into the sumptuous interiors that seamlessly combine classical detailing with modern sensibilities. The home has been lovingly restored with artistic attention to detail - high-end upgrades include the Italian marble fireplace, custom steel work throughout, and built-in bookshelves. The ground floor features an en suite bedroom and walk-in closet, and upstairs are two more bedrooms and another updated bathroom. The gourmet chef's kitchen with state of the art appliances, including a Bertazzoni oven, features custom steel doors that connect to the magical garden where a custom cantilevered steel pergola canopies the outdoor dining space. The dappled light of mature 100+ year old oak trees canvas both backyards. Behind the front house's garden fence is a full second home, which was built by the property's original owners in the Normandy style in