6252 Bright Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601

If you appreciate history, enjoy the charm of old homes and are dedicated to maintaining an older home, this jewel might be for you. This lovely Colonial Revival Craftsman home is located in the heart of the Hadley Greenleaf Historic District, only 1 of the 4 designated historic districts within the City of Whittier. With a rich past worthy of preservation, the city has acted proactively with regard to preservation policies with guidelines in place to protect and maintain its architectural and historical legacies in these neighborhoods. This charmer has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 936 square feet of living space in an efficient and comfortable layout. The front door opens on the living room with window seats, built-in shelves, and a handsome mantle. Original wood floors in the living room and dining room. The dining room receives lots of light, and has a pass-through to the kitchen. The blue and white kitchen has sturdy and elegant updated cabinetry, tile countertops, a dishwasher, gas cooktop, stylish Fagor refrigerator, and a vintage stacked oven. The laundry room is large enough for full sized appliances, with gas dryer hookup, and curtained cupboards for extra storage. There is Armstrong commercial vinyl flooring in the kitchen and the bathroom, with Armstrong tiles in the laundry. Original windows throughout, with aluminum in the back bedroom. The front bedroom has picture molding and a view of the picturesque front yard. The second bedroom is located at the back of the house back bedroom, with crisp white paint and has a door to the kitchen and one to the hallway. Both have generous closets and carpet. The front, side, and back yard are planted with drought tolerant landscaping and have automatic sprinklers, and the backyard has a raised wood deck for outdoor dining or a quiet morning retreat. Detached 1 car garage features an automatic door opener and vintage strip paved driveway. Built in 1923 on a 2,300 square foot lot and lovingly cared for, this home has many original details throughout with character and charm to spare. Located in the Hadley Greenleaf Historic District. Walking distance to Uptown Whittier shops and restaurants.