Some homes feel like houses. Others feel like homes the minute you enter. This house feels like a home. It sits on a lovely street in this engaging up and coming neighborhood bordering Alhambra, South Pasadena and the shops and restaurants of Highland Park. When entering the light filled open space of the Great room with a front triptych picture window bordered by double sash windows, you immediately see the distinctive character. The open space is graced with newly refinished original oak wood floors as well as having been professionally painted throughout. The kitchen, with ample cabinet space, flows into a light filled spacious breakfast area and leads to the laundry room on the other side with its own sink and built in cabinetry and entry to the back patio. The wood paneled family room is filled with built in bookshelves and cabinets as well as enhanced with a wood burning fireplace. This space can serve as a quiet retreat, a game room or an entertainment center for the family. The bathroom boasts a stand alone vanity as well as more cabinets under the sink. Both bedrooms have full length closets with built in cabinets and drawers. Due to well utilized space, this home has ample storage, and the house will stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter with its brand newly installed HVAC system. The walled in patio and lawn are ideal for entertainment, barbecues and summer evening dinners. And what a pure delight to relax with a book or chat with a visitor on the charming front porch. This is truly a gem owned and occupied by one family since it was built, and the care and attention taken for so many years is evident when viewing this home.