8546 E Lorain Rd San Gabriel, CA 91775

SAN MARINO SCHOOLS!!! Located in the coveted north San Gabriel neighborhood, this captivating Spanish home boasts romantic artistry and modern-day amenities. An inviting walkway leads one to the covered porch & a stately front door. The welcoming living room showcases a handsome fireplace, lofty beamed ceiling, an impressive circular wrought-iron chandelier, gleaming hardwood floor & picturesque windows w/ stained glass flowers facing the front yard. The step-up dining room adjoined a cozy lounge area. Off the dining room is a charming nook w/ stained glass windows, an authentic arched maple wood door for shelves, & an antique chandelier. It connects to the home office that is open to the laundry room w/ a sink, a side door to the driveway, & access to the basement. An arched central hallway continues to the private quarters. A central full bathroom w/ separate shower stall & tub is accessible by all 3 bedrooms w/ sizeable closets & custom roller shades. Two of the bedrooms feature wall-to-wall carpet & the SE bedroom has built-in bookshelves, storage cabinets & a window seat. Ascending stairs w/ colorful Spanish tiles usher one to the palatial primary bedroom suite w/ 2 separate walk-in closets, & multiple 'zones,' double French doors open to the balcony affording alluring views of the backyard oasis. The en-suite bathroom presents double sinks, & a sauna completes this desirable suite of ultimate privacy. Descending the stairs is a tucked-away powder room, & the heart of the home- an amazing 'great room'! The newer gourmet kitchen is any chef's dream; anchored by a macroscale center island w/ granite countertop, wine refrigerator, wine rack & seating, along w/ custom cabinetry, high-end Viking appliances, & French doors to the beautiful newer stamped concrete driveway. Relax in the family room featuring built-in speakers & accordion bi-fold doors that connect to the magical backyard featuring a spacious open patio, an upper covered patio, a lower BBQ patio, a sandbox play area, & a lush grassy area surrounded by island-inspired landscaping. It is truly SoCal's indoor/outdoor living at its best! Also, well-sited on the expansive gated driveway is the detached, fully re-vamped 2-car garage w/ newer automatic door, epoxy flooring, an additional bonus room makes an ideal recreational room or 'man cave'. This well-appointed Spanish charmer is comfortable, designed w/ entertaining in mind, & a true paradise for your year-round staycation!