A rare chance to own a home in an amazing location with unique & authentic features like no other property. This home reflects a life long journey of love & memories by the same family for over 50 years & it's now on the market! Sitting on a PRIME lot, in the highly coveted Sunset Park neighborhood, this residence welcomes you home along a charming brick path which showcases a mature, fairy-tale like tree in the front yard that's perfect for shade & climbing. Inside, the customized open floorplan which still connects the charm & authentic details of the original home make this a one of a kind! From the unique foyer that greets guests into the oversize, sunken living room featuring wood flooring that captures the detailed carpentry & design of the original floors. This exquisite room boasts a recessed ceiling, a decorative formal fireplace just waiting for a new make over, plus the best part: the entire front wall displays large picture windows that span to the front yard allowing for plenty of natural light from lovely Santa Monica. The gracious chef's kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, a professional Viking cooktop range, a stainless steel hood, a custom pot filler faucet, an extra large sink & a plethora of cabinet space. The conveniently located laundry room, pantry & guest bathroom lie adjacent to the kitchen. Another exclusive feature is the grand dining room also with wood flooring & 2 skylights. This expanded area opens to the sunken, oversize family room boasting a rare SECOND fireplace & beamed ceiling. Two bedrooms flaunt wood flooring, while the front bedroom displays the unique feature of a cross grid window. MORE BONUSES: A beamed covered patio and a spacious backyard beneath the upstairs deck with views, is the perfect place to entertain. There is a finished, updated garage space with plumbing that would make a great pool room/gym/bonus rm. There is also a 2nd detached, generously sized hobby room with bath & plumbing above the garage, offering a homebuyer a potential opportunity for an ADU. With a POOL, ALLEY ACCESS, 2 PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS; you can remodel, build up for views or build your new dream home with an ocean breeze. The LOCATION IS PRIME: located in the coveted Grant school district, walking distance to SMC, Ocean Park boutiques & restaurants, only minutes to 3 parks: Clover Park, Ashland Park, Marine Park; & only minutes to the golf course, Bob's Market & the beach, you won't want to miss out on this rare opportunity!