This charming Spanish-Mediterranean house, with hardwood floors throughout, is nestled in Monterey Heights. A soaring ceiling with w/clearstory windows is in the entry with an elegant, curved staircase. An arched doorway leads to the formal living room with a marble surround gas fireplace, built-ins, and a huge picture window that frames the eastern views. The formal dining room is ideal for both gracious dining and cozy dinners. Inviting updated kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, generous cabinetry, white Corian countertops, and a breakfast nook overlooking the gorgeous garden. The family room (4th bedroom) has French doors that lead to a large deck w/area perfect for BBQ’ing and entertaining. A powder room off the hall completes the main level. The upper level has 3 bedrooms, 2 w/garden outlooks, 1 w/great eastern view, and a small deck off the master. Updated full bath has a new marble floor, new vanity, new toilet, and a soaking tub w/separate shower. Lush, the landscaped garden has topiaries throughout, a boxwood maze, white roses galore, park bench, brick fireplace that uses Sterno, artificial turf that looks perfect throughout the year, and finished with a waterfall and small pond! Laundry is in the 1-car garage with interior access and extra storage space. Additional parking on the driveway. Short stroll to West Portal with great restaurants, shops, and transportation.