Set in Tacoma's Waller area, this home offers a quieter residential setting with generous green space while remaining within a practical drive of shopping, recreation, schools, transit connections, and downtown destinations. The surrounding area feels open and relaxed, with established neighborhoods and parks nearby. Puyallup School District schools are assigned. Centrally located amidst multiple freeways as well as city arterials for easy access and multiple routes to every direction. This furnished private residence is a 1945 Cape Cod brick bungalow, where original architectural character meets thoughtful updates for comfortable everyday living. Situated uphill on five acres, the property has an unusually spacious setting, with views toward Mt. Rainier at sunrise and across the western greenbelt at sunset. It is a home-away-from-home for renters who prefer some breathing room without feeling removed from everyday conveniences. The living room and dining room boast large picture windows, a family-sized table and chairs, a ceiling fan, a piano, sofa, loveseat, recliners, dimmable lighting, projector screen with HDMI connection, and DVD/BluRay player. An efficient woodstove offers PNW sunshine and an additional heat source during the winter. The kitchen has a newer electric range/oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and generous cabinet space. Peaceful retreat welcomes you in the main floor master bedroom, with hardwood floors and a large picture window toward the mountain view. There is a new premium queen mattress, sitting table, large dresser, blackout curtains, and wide closet. A convection wall heater offers an additional heat source in this room. The cozy 3/4 bath off the master has radiant heat in the tile floor, corner rain shower, a toilet, and a vanity and mirror each with storage. The freshly remodeled upstairs bedrooms have new luxury vinyl flooring and large windows with blackout curtains. Furnishings in each room include a twin XL bed with a new mattress and under-bed storage space, a nightstand, dresser, desk and chair, bookshelves, and a walk-in closet with adjustable wire shelving. In the main floor hall bathroom, you will find a tub-shower, single-sink vanity, toilet, cabinet and mirror, and radiant heat in the tile floor. Linens and towels are included. Portable air conditioners as well as convection wall heaters supplement the forced air heat for maximum comfort year round. Renters also have access to the picnic table porch, firepit, basketball hoop, ping pong and foosball tables, board game closet, and basement laundry. Laptop docking station can be available. High-speed LightCurve cable internet, utilities, and free off-street parking are included. The property has a distinctly peaceful, lived-in character, with chickens, a rabbit, abundant birdlife, two friendly barn cats, and a resident rooster outdoors. A Labrador lives in a separate house at the rear of the property. This house is currently furnished but can be open to tenants bringing their own furnishings for a longer lease. Utilities are included in rent, with a limit on the amount included for heating oil. The yard is partially fenced. Pet applications will be considered with additional terms. At this time, the detached garage and storage areas of the basement are not included in the rental. Nearby Amenities & Points of Interest *Swan Creek Park - approximately 1.3 miles *Eastside Community Center - approximately 1.3 miles *72nd Street Square - approximately 1.7 miles *Orangegate Park - approximately 2.6 miles *Tacoma Dome Station - approximately 5.1 miles *University of Washington Tacoma - approximately 5.6 miles *JBLM - approximately 13 miles Nearby distances are approximate driving distances and may vary by route.
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