Located just a few minutes from the quaint village of downtown Sierra Madre, this charming traditional home sits on an expansive 15,163 sf lot adorned with mature oak trees that create a serene backyard with a full oak canopy.The home welcomes you... with a formal entry leading to a spacious living room, complete with a decorative fireplace and access to a side patio, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. A formal dining room adjoins the bright kitchen, which overlooks the backyard and features a newly installed over-the-range hood with exhaust fan and LED lighting. Just off the kitchen is a dedicated laundry room with washer and dryer, along with direct access to the backyard.The home includes a primary bedroom and two additional bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, offering both comfort and functionality. The oversized Lennox HVAC system, installed in 2019, is equipped with a three-part air purification system featuring a MERV 16 air filter and ultraviolet light designed to reduce airborne bacterial and viral pathogens. A Wi-Fi-enabled, energy-efficient thermostat adds a practical convenience. The HVAC system is professionally serviced every six months at the owner's expense.Additional highlights include a detached two-car garage and numerous recent upgrades, including new interior and exterior paint, refinished oak hardwood floors, new front and back doors, updated interior light fixtures, new doorknob sets, custom curtain rods for the south-facing windows, a new shower pan in the west bathroom, and a new water heater installed in 2024. The garage interior has been freshly painted, and the floor is newly finished with Granite Grip concrete coating.Exterior improvements include a new keyed mailbox, and a newly installed irrigation system with controller for the front lawn in 2025. Weekly gardening service maintains the front yard and backyard perimeter at the owner's expense.The walkability is perfect as the nearby village offers beloved local cafes and restaurants, boutique shops, wine bars, coffee houses, the Sierra Madre Library, the Playhouse, neighborhood parks, and Sierra Madre Nursery School, the highly regarded Sierra Madre Elementary and Sierra Mesa Middle School.Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the easy access to nearby hiking trails, including Mount Wilson Trail, Bailey Canyon, Eaton Canyon, and Chantry Flats. This is a truly lovely place to call home! Prefers 18-month lease and no pets please. MLS# P1-25882 Read More