$749,000

Adorable garden cottage in Briggs Terrace. Originally built in 1949 as the residence for the groundskeeper of a large estate nearby, this custom home feels like a vacation cabin for someone who loves gardening within its old stone garden walls, tall pine, and majestic row of olive trees. From the garage, the garden path leads to the original mahogany front door which opens to another time with preserved wood beamed ceilings and walls that have never had a coat of paint. The kitchen is well sized with gorgeous wood cabinetry that matches the ceiling and walls, preserved tile counters, a new range, and original wood windows overlooking the garden view. The central hall leads to the large bedroom with more preserved custom wood detail and the full bath with preserved tiles intact. This floorplan was purposedly designed to accommodate the future addition of a bedroom off the hall. The grounds envelop this preserved structure and keep it within the time of its purpose - a place of rest to enjoy the pleasures of gardening and the simple beauty of growing things. The Owners have been good stewards during their tenure and have updated the roof, updated the electrical panel, and just installed a new tankless water heater. There is also a large laundry room, a one car garage with room for more storage, close proximity to Laughlin Farm, and the award-winning schools of this sought after neighborhood.