1161 E Calaveras Street, Altadena, California 91001

Situated on a park-like lot of just over one half acre, this gracious, two-story shuttered Monterey Colonial exudes character and charm inside and out, beginning with a picket fence, towering Deodar tree, and cobblestone bordered brick front walkway. Among its many classic details are a formal entry hall, pegged and grooved hardwood floors in public rooms, hardwood floors in others, and multi-paned windows throughout. The enchanting Living Room offers a wood and beamed ceiling along with a most inviting, oversized fireplace, plus a delightful Dutch door opening to rear patio. The Gathering Room/Den, with its paneled walls and ceiling, includes numerous bookshelves, a cozy window seat, and a handsome leaded glass window. The formal Dining Room offers pleasant vistas of the patio and spa through its bay window. Recently updated, the Kitchen offers abundant storage and marble countertops with a farm sink overlooking the rear grounds, plus a spacious adjoining Breakfast Room. Two light-filled bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bath complete the first floor. The second floor boasts a lovely primary suite with adjoining dressing room, recently updated full bath, and French doors leading to a peaceful full balcony with views to the north and east. The home’s fourth bedroom offers a dressing room with interior leaded glass window and private three-quarter bath. The home includes a laundry room, good sized basement, central air conditioning, and a Life Source Whole House water filtration system. The rear grounds feature a brick patio with spa, spacious lawn area, cobblestone fireplace, and an elevated rear section of the yard offering a beautiful, tree shaded gazebo plus expansive open space behind the two car garage. The property has been used for filming numerous movies, television shows, and commercials, offering potential income to a new owner. This is truly an idyllic property, perfect for entertaining, and sited on a street offering varying architectural styles within close distance to the Altadena Town & Country Club.