2104 Craig Ave Altadena, CA 91001

This enchanting Spanish Revival home, built in 1930, has been in the same family for more than 50 years, and retains all of the period details and authentic character of its heritage. The impressive front facade includes a dramatic curved exterior staircase that provides access to a second-floor terrace. The original front door opens to a stately entry with recently refinished mahogany floors and magnesite stairs. To the right of the entry is the generously-sized living room with hand painted beamed ceiling, decorative fireplace with a plaster mantle, and French doors that lead to the shady back patio. The living room adjoins the den which is cozy, with built-in bookshelves, a decorative fireplace, and a door to the outside--the perfect place for an office where you might have a visiting guest that you do not want walking through the house. To the left of the entry is the dining room with windows to the lush front garden and an original built-in cabinet. The adjacent kitchen has been updated with solid surface counters, a built-in desk, and a breakfast room. Beyond the kitchen is the laundry room, a bathroom, and bedroom that overlooks the backyard. The second floor contains four bedrooms and two full bathrooms all connected by an open, airy hallway. The bedrooms are all substantial in scale, two have decorative corner fireplaces, and three of the bedrooms open to outside terraces--ideal for enjoying a warm summer evening. The grounds of this home are designed for entertaining, with multiple seating areas, a verdant lawn, and a tranquil pond complete with flowering lilies. There is a detached finished 2-car garage that provides ample storage beyond the space needed for the cars. This exquisite home with a beautiful floor plan has been meticulously cared for and is the type of property you just fall in love with.