Description
Tucked away amongst the trees is this charming 1920's cottage style homestead. Though this retreat has been updated with brand new quality appliances, HVAC, and its foundation push-pier stabilized and seismically retrofitted, this home retains much of its original character. The front door opens to a warm foyer that flows into the dining area, complete with an expansive view of the backyard. Upstairs, each room is brightly lit and marked by gorgeous scenery from all sides, glowing during different parts of the day. The kitchen's space and sunlight will surely charm the home chef and gardener, with hummingbirds and pollinators often visiting nearby windows. The kitchen door opens to the back lawn, where color spills overhead with Bougainvillea blooms, and loquats, tangerine and avocados abound - it's a delight year-round. Across the way, more citrus trees stand just above the additional growing area over the tiny hill. Peek over and you'll find a roofed deck, a modern tree house if you will, surrounded by native plants and grass - another sanctuary within your sanctuary. This tiny valley at the base of the property also includes two raised beds, berry bushes, three peach trees and other edible flowers, and space for entertaining--summer dinners al fresco, or cozy s'mores fireside. Dappled light dancing through black walnut trees nearby enchants those who also welcome the sound of birds and bees that nourish nature within the homestead.
Complete with gardening beds, chickens with rainbow eggs, rain barrels, and a myriad of herbs, fruit trees* and so much more, this homesteading haven awaits its loving owners and land stewards. Just minutes from South Pasadena and Highland Park's local favorites, farmers markets, grocery and pet stores, 713 South Avenue 59 is a sanctuary that offers the perfect balance of nature within a lively city.
*Grown on property:
* Tangerine
* Avocado
* Loquat
* Yuzu
* Pomelo grapefruit
* Lime
* Lemon
* Blueberries (6-8 varieties)
* Passionfruit
* Olive
* Yellow peach
* Donut peach
* Yellow tangerine
* Blackberry
* Boysenberry
* Raspberry
* Golden raspberry
* Red currant
* Strawberry (5+ varieties)
* Lemongrass
* Dragonfruit
* Goji berry
* Black walnut
