3652 Olive AVE LONG BEACH CA MLS #PW24064629MR

This French Normandy home is one of the most impressive character homes in the highly sought after historic neighborhood of California Heights. Perched high upon an elevated corner lot, this home is walking distance to California Blue Ribbon elementary and middle schools, coffer shops, quaint breakfast spots and unique shopping experiences. Lushly landscaped with mature plantings including rosemary, purple sage, red grasses, agapanthus, star jasmine and giant bird of paradise. Formal entry leads to a spacious living room with arched doorway, gleaming hardwood floors, coved tray ceiling, wood burning fireplace and french windows with custom plantation shutters. The formal dining room overlooks front grounds and also features a scalloped entry arch, coved tray ceiling and plantation shutters. The well designed kitchen has solid wood cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, garden window and breakfast room with patio access. All 4 bedrooms are spacious with the private primary suite located on the top floor. The primary suite is light filled with windows filtering light from both sides of the room and features a large walk-in closet and recently installed art deco inspired bathroom with vintage fixtures and large walk-in shower. This home has a direct access oversized 1 car garage with convenient pull up driveway and the front of the home. Rear yard features and wood deck that steps down to a turf area surrounded by planting beds and tall mature foliage providing privacy. Other features include HVAC system and upgraded plumbing and electrical.