Do you crave living in a neighborhood that gets you outdoors more often, yet is close to all of your favorite things? Monterey Hills is one of the best kept neighborhood secrets in Los Angeles! Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Highland Park, this beautiful neighborhood features an abundance of trees and is just a few minutes to the amazing hiking at the 282 acre Ernest Debs park with 360 degree views of Los Angeles. (Visit the Audubon Center to learn about wildlife! Visit the lake! Host a party at one of the picnic tables!). Incredibly close to South Pasadena, Pasadena and Downtown - this neighborhood allows you a relaxing spot set on the very top of the hills.Located in one of the most desirable communities on the Hill and surrounded by lush greenery, this spacious 2 bedroom condominium home features an expansive and open living area with a wide sliding door to an outdoor balcony. The stunning open concept living area includes areas for relaxing, cooking and eating, updated with beautiful french oak flooring. Open the sliding doors to entertain on your relaxing private balcony and enjoy the beautiful shady trees and fresh breeze. Step into your gourmet updated kitchen to chat with your guests while they sip cocktails at the breakfast bar. The bedrooms are located off a private hallway that also leads to the incredibly gorgeous renovated bathroom of your dreams. With a separate bathtub and water closet room, the bathroom feels like two separate spaces and makes getting ready in the morning easy. The large bathroom also features an expansive wall-to-wall closet with abundant storage and full size washer and dryer.This home is all about abundant storage space, with a large closet in the dining room, hallway linen closet and extra space galore. The main bedroom suite is one of the largest in the complex, with additional wall-to-wall custom closet and has a separate space for working or lounging. The guest room features a custom closet and direct balcony access, is this your perfect office space? Central HVAC, gated indoor parking, community guest parking and reasonable HOA fees that include water complete this home.Relax by the sparkling resort-style pool, with spa and sun deck. Host parties in the recreation room.This building is pet friendly, so bring your best friend with you. Neighbors gather after work with their pets at Bud Wiener park, just a block from your new home. And you're just down the hill from the Hermon Dog Park.You're across the 110 from everything Highland Park has to offer - Highland Park bowl, Hippo, Triple Beam Pizza, Go Get Em Tiger Coffee, Kindness & Mischief, Civil Coffee and much much more. Close to home, Fresco Community Market is an independent gourmet grocer - it's like having your very own Whole Foods that no one knows about. Next door is another hidden gem: Monterey Donuts, the freshest in town. This little complex also holds Thai Fantasy restaurant, Farmhouse Pizza, an acupuncture practice and many other small local businesses. Don't tell anyone about Secret pizza, a pizza speakeasy around the corner. Your dream of a vibrant neighborhood with all your favorite things has come true!