124 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

Property Description

This exquisite 2-story Craftsman features 3 bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms & an office with great cabinetry & windows overlooking the rose garden in front yard. It has a fabulous large, covered front porch with original granite stone & wood. As you enter the house, the view of the living & dining rooms and office is a sight to behold!! There are rich, mahogany colored Japanese wood-beamed ceilings throughout, original built-in cabinets all around, oak hardwood flooring, a custom cut-granite fireplace and lots of windows all around!! The unique octagon shaped breakfast room is perfect for coffee or afternoon tea! There's a large, private bedroom behind the office with access to the original bathroom. The upstairs has 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets & a shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The gourmet kitchen has been fully remodeled featuring beautiful marble counter tops & seated island, stainless steel Wolf & Viking appliances and slate flooring. A unique feature is the pass-through kitchen window opening up to the pool area, providing an outdoor bar for entertaining. The handmade, mosaic-tiled wall provides a lovely background for the full-size pool. Other amenities include a separate laundry room, basement, central air & 2-car garage. Built in 1915 by the Tifal Brothers, the house received its Historic Landmark designation by the City in 2003, which provides all the benefits of the Mills Act. This is a must see!! It truly is a masterpiece from another era!!