Updated and upgraded to perfection, this lovely light-filled board and batten cottage has it all! Vintage details synergize with modern upgrades, curated gardens and flagstone patios to offer a home with the ultimate in Southern California indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Located in the coveted San Rafael Hills neighborhood, the restaurants and shops of three ultra-vibrant areas (Pasadena Old Town, Eagle Rock, Highland Park) are minutes away. Features include large lovely public rooms with gorgeous oak pegged floors, huge windows that create a light-bright interior, large owner's suite, storage and closets galore, three updated baths plus both formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. Large living room boasts a wood burning fireplace, garden views as well as access to outdoor flagstone patio with garden seating. Formal dining room with tree-top views offers bar and glassware shelving. Remodeled kitchen has hand-glazed tile back-splash, quartz counter tops, stainless appliances. Owner's suite is special with en-suite bath, walk-in closet and private patio retreat with flagstone hardscape and the loveliest gardens. Not to be missed! 2 car garage, laundry room, potting area, drought tolerant landscaping, sprinkler system, french drains, many special upgrades.