Anyone can throw a new rug in and paint some walls and call a home "updated". Not this baby!! This one has been completely remodeled from the floor up. First, let's start with the location. Located near desirable Normandy Park, this house is on the corner of Des Moines Memorial Drive for easy access to WA-509, 188th St., I-5, and more. Yet it is very quiet -- inside so you don't hear traffic. A beautiful, white fence surrounds the yard and includes RV parking, a level, front lawn that is begging for a croquet set!, and plenty of off-street parking as well. Very low maintenance yard. In the back is a storage shed for the mower and gardening supplies. Enter the stylish front door into the living room and notice immediately the freshly refinished ORIGINAL hardwood flooring. (None of that fake laminate here!) Beyond the living room and through the pass-through are glimpses of the exquisite kitchen -- private enough for guests but still allowing the cook to be part of the event. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including range, fridge, and dishwasher. Sorry, no microwave, but a countertop microwave will serve the same purpose. All of the granite counters and real wood cabinetry are newer, as is the vinyl floor. Check out the double, stainless steel sink with a long-neck faucet and pull-out sprayer. The kitchen has a breakfast bar and pantry, and just beyond are the washer/dryer hookups hidden behind a pair of 6-panel doors. The whole space is sparkling from the downlights and will give you the comfort and class you are looking for. The kitchen leads to the dining room. Off this room is a master bedroom or a work-from-home office with a 1/2 bath. The room is average size and has new carpet. Walk down the hallway on the hardwood floor past the coat closet to a full bath.There are three additional bedrooms -- 2 are average size and 1 smaller. Each bedroom has original hardwood flooring in impeccable condition. The smaller bedroom would be great for an office or craft room. Other amenities: All newer light and plumbing fixtures; newer gas furnace; new cabinetry; elongated "comfort" toilet; upscale showerhead; 6-panel doors; cable ready. Terms: 10-month lease. $2,800 security deposit; $25/mo. septic utility surcharge; $400 admin fee; $40/adult app fee. $40/mo. Resident Benefits Package. Last month's rent staged over 4 months to ease the burden. No pets. Renters Insurance required. $500 and signed holding agreement holds this home for you while screening is completed, and will be credited towards security deposit at move-in. Credit score of 600+ required. Contact Julie Bradshaw at [Use EMAIL button] [Use CALL button] (texting is quicker response) Updated photos will be available soon.