tree-canopied street in NE Pasadena provides a lovely backdrop for this 1947 Cape Cod-style home. This gracious home is a rare combination of original character that has been thoughtfully and respectfully updated. Wood floors, crown molding and country farm doors throughout the house are stunning. The formal Living Room has a large built-in bookcase, recessed lighting, tall multi-paned windows and a wood-burning fireplace. The light-filled formal Dining Room has a wall of windows facing an English garden. The Master Bedroom has a dressing area and vanity that leads into a remodeled full bath with custom floor and shower tiles, a marble counter top and separate tub and shower. There is a large walk-in closet adjacent to the bedroom, accessible from the hallway. The second bedroom has an attached 1/2 bath that has tile floors and newer console sink. The kitchen features tile counters, tile flooring, custom cabinetry, temperature-controlled wine cooler, a breakfast bar that doubles as a pass-through to the kitchen, walk-in pantry and newer appliances. There is a lovely morning room with a full view of the back yard. There are two patios in the back yard, perfect for entertaining! A 2-car detached garage has a bonus room of approximately 172 sq. ft. not included in the house square footage. The Bonus room has a wall-unit A/C, a large window and is dry-walled and freshly painted. The house had exterior painting in 2009 and has copper plumbing, updated electrical, new Central Air and Heat with new energy-efficient ducting, tankless Rinnai water heater, and a new roof and gutters on both house and garage featuring lightweight Cedar-Lite concrete tiles.