Nestled on a tree-lined street between the Rose Bowl and the hot Lincoln Corridor; this North Arroyo picturesque home is thoughtfully updated to meet modern lifestyles while preserving original architectural details like the extremely rare original Ernest Batchelder fireplace! Welcome home to this 3 Bed + large Bonus Room, greet guests on the covered front porch in to a large natural lit living/dining room with a crackling fire, exposed wood beam and beautiful wood like luxury VT floors. A modern kitchen fulfills your creative desires and inner celebrity chef that you discovered this last year. Abundant storage, pantry, natural light and room for a breakfast bar await. Sleep-in and escape in the oversized private master retreat with sitting area and walk-in closet. Adjacent to the master is a flex room perfect for a studio, office, or gym. Find 2 more naturally lit bedrooms behind a stylish barn door off the living room with hall storage and a full bath. Upgrades include new paint, drought tolerant xeriscaping, irrigation, windows, copper plumbing, water heater, updated bathrooms, wood like LVT floors, recessed lights and central HVAC. A large deep lot provides a canvas to create your Shangri-la; enjoy al-fresco dining or make a mini arboretum. Potential for ADU or expansion of home pending City approval. Don't miss this rare opportunity live close to the Rose Bowl, Brookside Golf Club, Chandler School, Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, Old Town Pasadena, Art Center, JPL, and Caltech. This home is ideal for those looking for that comfortable work/live lifestyle! The perfect place to call home!