French Provincial Jewel in a prime Claremont Village neighborhood! Only the third owner of this custom built home. You'll love the architectural details of the elevated curved ceilings, arched door frames, detailed interior wood doors, a bank of floor to ceiling windows in the living room, built in china cabinets and a separate formal dining and breakfast room! An interior laundry room has a pull down ladder for access to the attic area. You will appreciate the original tile work in the bath room from a bygone era as well.This is truly a unique home that has not been on the market since 1977. The front courtyard is private and leads to a magnificent curved entry door. You will appreciate the intimacy of a well designed interior floor plan. Other features include lath and plaster construction, a Hartman Baldwin earthquake retrofit for the house and the detached garage, a newer HVAC furnace with 98 % efficiency rating and a new water heater. The backyard boasts a delightful gazebo for summer dining or quiet reflection. You will find a detached two car garage with a bonus room above that can be accessed from the exterior stairway.