Situated on a quiet private road in the foothills of La Crescenta rests this charming 1923 retreat. The entrance includes a custom-made front gate. Downstairs includes an open living room-dining with floor to ceiling windows, and access to a private terrace. The guest bedroom/office has its own bathroom. The living room and kitchen have plenty of built-in shelving. The spacious primary suite is upstairs with a second bathroom. There is a balcony on one side and amazing views of the city on the other. State-of-the-art air conditioning and heating wall units are installed throughout the house. The larger than average lot is street to street with access through a private stairway in the back, with plenty of room to expand or add an ADU. The back and front yards have mature landscaping with rare rose bushes, numerous fruit trees, an antique Japanese lantern, and mountain views. A covered patio provides space for year-round and nighttime entertaining with a grape vine canopy, vintage lighting fixtures, and built-in storage cabinets and display shelves. The location has easy highway access to Pasadena, Downtown LA, Glendale, and Burbank. Amenities include hiking trails, parks, Montrose area shopping and dining, and top-rated schools.