This warm and inviting turnkey split level family home has been lovingly and tastefully maintained and offers the very best of La Cresenta foothills living. Friendly, relaxed neighborhood in the pines is walking distance to 4 award winning public schools, great parks, and wilderness trails yet only a short drive to downtown L.A., Silver Lake, and the studios. The gorgeous front yard has a southern exposure, new landscaping, automatic irrigation system and a vegetable garden. The backyard is shady and private with covered patio room and charming sitting areas. Perfect for entertaining yet very low maintenance. Inside, from the moment you walk through the art glass entry door, you will feel you are home. There is incredible flow effortlessly drawing you into the informal and very livable living room with a gas/wood burning fireplace and a spacious separate family room, all open to the garden through french doors. The bright kitchen has ergonomic design, black granite and opens to the family dining room. A private wing off the entry has 2 bedrooms with garden views and 1 bath. Upstairs, you have 2 additional bedrooms with mountain views and a 2nd full bath. Crown molding throughout. 2 car garage with entry into kitchen; storage for days.