$2,798,000

Located in South Pasadena's prestigious 'Arroyo' neighborhood, this wonderful five-bedroom Colonial offers convenient access to award-winning schools, the South Pasadena Farmers' Market, local restaurants and shops, freeways, and Downtown Los Angeles, providing easy access to LA's network. Built in 1938, this lovely home features a formal entry with leaded glass windows and a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling, fireplace, and built-in bookshelves, overlooking the grassy backyard and sparkling pool. The formal dining room leads to an updated kitchen with a charming breakfast nook and a separate laundry/mudroom with original built-ins and ample storage. There are five bedrooms total; two bedrooms and a hall bath are located on the main level, ideal for guests or multigenerational living, with one bedroom also well suited for an office or den with a built-in desk and bookshelves. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, including the primary suite with an en-suite bath and two spacious bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath. Perfect for entertaining, the backyard features a large open-air patio, heated pool and spa, and an outdoor living area with a built-in BBQ, fireplace, and retractable movie screen. Features: *5BR/3BA *updated electrical/plumbing/HVAC *newer landscaping with fruit trees *hardwood floors *original wood paneling *leaded glass windows *vertical-grain Douglas fir front entry with vintage door viewer *built-in hallway phone nook *original milk delivery door. Exquisite architectural details throughout, all within the award-winning South Pasadena school district.