Located under a canopy of mature trees, in a quiet neighborhood with sidewalks, great schools and many options for shopping and dining nearby, this home is ideal for visionary owners looking to create their own dream, or a fabulous fixer for contractors/investors. A great opportunity to put your own spin on a large, 5 BR, 4 BA home with a detached garage and an expansive, approximately 9,880 square foot lot, the residence offers easy access to the 210 freeway, Upper Arroyo Park and Brookside Golf Club. Built in 1886, the home includes many of the attributes that make older properties a prized possession, such as high ceilings, numerous large windows, solid wood interior doors, custom millwork and moldings. A sweeping staircase with an elegant wood banister leads to the second floor, where mountain views are available from some of the rooms. With a large private backyard and an array of distinctive, well-loved architectural features, such as a covered front porch and a tile roof, as well as both front and rear balconies, the potential for this home is unlimited. Historically low interest rates and readily available home renovation loans add to the attractiveness of this home as a great long-term investment. Update to suit and enjoy the highly convenient location nearby many options for shopping and dining, or purchase and renovate to capitalize on this unprecedented seller’s market and realize a significant return on equity—the choice is yours