1161 Filbert AVE Chico, CA 95926

Not to miss! This beautiful ranch style home is located on one of Chico's most desirable streets. You can get anywhere in minutes! An 8-minute walk to Lower Bidwell Park or a 10-minute bike ride downtown makes owning this 1954 built home a dream for all Chico towners. The shingle and brick exterior greets all visitors with savory smells of rosemary, ferns and azaleas bordering the lawn. A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that has all the vintage charm we love with present-day amenities. Upon entering, one can't miss the scalloped-edge galley kitchen with breakfast nook and an unconventional and unmarred brick wall flanking the stove. Passing through the kitchen, the honey color of the well preserved hardwood floors catches all eyes as it opens to the expansive living space with burlwood wall tiles and ceramic tiled wood burning fireplace. The airy living room opens to the dining room and then on to the showpiece of the home, the radiant family room addition with floor to ceiling, dual-paned windows covering 3 walls. A large sliding glass door welcomes backyard entertaining. Three spacious bedrooms provide plenty of space, including heirloom wall closets with plenty of organized storage. Wainscoting and vintage tile adorn the two bathrooms. There is ample storage and workspace in the substantial laundry room with the two car garage nearby. Step out back to enjoy the sizable, fully fenced and irrigated backyard. Follow the stepping stones to the rose garden with nearby raised garden beds offering plenty of good rich soil the area is known for. Or simply relax under the mature trees vast canopies or entertain friends on the patio skirted by blooming camellias. The yard has space for it all… the perfect, impeccably cared for home and yard are ready to make many new memories.