Tucked away in northwest Glendale's Grandview neighborhood is this classic 1929 Spanish-Revival Craftsman home. The charming Kenneth Village and Brand Park are just a walk away. From the backyard is a view of the bucolic Griffith Park hills, yet if one takes a stroll at night, not too far away are breathtaking views of downtown Glendale all aglow. Camphor tree-lined Ruberta Avenue is full of character homes and this one is no exception. The entry opens into the living room with a gentle barrel ceiling, impressive fire place with Batchelder-like tile, floor to ceiling picturesque window and hardwood floors. This moves easily into a formal dining room with tray ceiling, polished brass chandelier and plenty of natural light provided by two windows. The kitchen had a makeover probably in the sixties yet still perfectly intact replete with flawless Formica counters, pristine patterned linoleum floor and custom wood cabinets. Additional updates include a stainless steel farmhouse sink with gooseneck faucet, GE Smart Profile 5-burner stove and Bosch dishwasher. Off one side of the kitchen is a laundry room with access to the driveway. The Maytag washer/dryer is included. On the other side is an informal dining area with coved ceiling, patterned linoleum floor, a Tiffany-like hanging light, pantry closet and plenty of natural light. Down the hallway are three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan. The largest bedroom has a walk-in closet. The bathroom has original tile walls, hexagonal tile floor, a built-in vanity and a shower over bath. At the end of the hallway is a good sized add-on great room that has potential as a master suite or an attached ADU. Features include plenty of double hung windows, chair railing, hardwood floors and floor to ceiling shelves. There is a kitchenette with Formica countertops and wood cabinets. Nearby is a half bathroom with Glacier Bay dual flush toilet and sink. Finally, this room has its own private entrance. The backyard is flat and fully enclosed. There's a cement and brick patio partially covered for entertaining. There's a two-car detached garage. This house also has fruit trees, insulation in the attic, double pane vinyl windows in many of the rooms and a custom built, wrought iron driveway gate. What a wonderful home in a wonderful neighborhood!
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