6318 Washington Avenue

Rare 4-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Craftsman in Uptown Whittier's Historic Hadley-Greenleaf District. Stretching the full width of the house and anchored by a substantial stone fireplace, the warm living room will impress you with its beautiful woodwork and refinished hardwood floors, period light fixtures, built-ins, and hand-painted friezes, enticing you to explore further. The dining room features a massive built-in buffet and bay windows. With its walk-in pantry, the impressively large eat-in kitchen perfectly balances utilitarian function with bright appeal. A spacious master bedroom with a separate rear-yard entrance and a period bathroom with a clawfoot tub plus a second downstairs bedroom complete the first floor. The upstairs consists of two cozy bedrooms perfect for children, a bonus playroom that can double as storage, a newly constructed bathroom with a clawfoot tub, and a laundry room. The upstairs and downstairs have separate forced heat/air systems for added comfort. A former sleeping porch in the rear of the house was converted into an office adjacent to the master bedroom – perfect for the work-from-home family.

Outside, the home has a large front porch perfect for lounging year-round and is anchored by two large palm trees in the front yard. The backyard is serene, having been recently landscaped with numerous trees, flowers, plants, a concrete-and-stone bench seat and a wooden park bench, and a rustic path. In the rear is a two-car garage plus storage in the attic above the parking spaces. The home is within walking distance of Central Park, the Greenleaf Promenade, and Whittier College.

The property enjoyed a substantial seismic upgrade in the recent past. The Fireplace reconstruction - earned the 2004 Whittier Conservancy award for "Rehabilitation of an Historic Feature. The house was home to the president of Whittier College and to a former mayor, is listed on the City of Whittier's Official Local Register of Historic Resources, and was placed on the Whittier Historic Neighborhood Association's annual historic home tour twice. Featured in two national magazines -- "Style 1900" and "Arts and Crafts Homes and the Revival” – the home was lovingly restored to its original condition, including numerous built-in features using historical research and interviews with previous owners and is an excellent example of a California Bungalow.

No Utilities included. Date Available: Aug 1st 2021. $4,000/month rent. $4,000 security deposit required. Please submit the form on this page or contact Brock Street Trust at 747-212-6294 to learn more. Please do not disturb existing tenants.