Tucked on a quiet street against a lush hillside backdrop, this stunning artist's retreat with sparkling pool and bonus studio offers tranquility, character, and thoughtful updates throughout. The home balances rustic charm with modern comfort, featuring warm wood floors and abundant natural light. Step into a spacious living room with soulful vibes, large picture windows, and a striking vintage conical fireplace. The light-filled chef's kitchen is a true delight, with a row of skylights, updated top of the line appliances, and plenty of prep space. The generous primary bedroom includes ample storage and a stylishly updated bath, which flows into a second bedroom with flexible potential. A separate entrance, providing an additional 200sf of bonus space, leads to a beautifully finished artist's studio flooded with natural light and ideal for creative work, a home office, or guest space. Outside, the private backyard brimming with drought tolerant landscaping is an entertainer's dream, with multiple seating areas and a sparkling pool, perfect for summer days ahead. All this just minutes from the trailheads of Angeles National Forest and the charm of Montrose Village, known for its shopping, dining, and vibrant weekly farmers market. A rare find with heart, soul, and style in a scenic neighborhood. Some upgrades include: freshly refinished and re-plumbed pool, new roof, rewired electrical + panel, all new gas lines, new water heater, and much more.