Easily the best bang for your buck offering in Lafayette Square. A contemporary expression of the Italian Mediterranean vernacular, this move-in-ready residence sits at the very heart of historic Lafayette Square, offering a rare synthesis of old-world romance and modern California ease. Reimagined in a meticulous, down-to-the-studs renovation and maintained with unwavering care ever since, the home radiates warmth, luminosity, and enduring character. A broad, welcoming front porch sets the tone, ushering you into interiors that feel simultaneously airy and intimate. The generous floor plan includes 4 bedrooms upstairs and a fully realized third-floor attic loft along with four beautifully appointed baths. Sunlight pours through the main-level rooms, which include a serene sunroom, a substantial home office/bedroom option, and two en-suite bedrooms. The primary suite evokes the quiet luxury of an Italian countryside retreat, complete with a fireplace that invites lingering evenings and a private balcony overlooking the tree-lined neighborhood. Ascending to the third floor reveals a flexible loft level (apx. 500 sf?), ideal as a playroom, studio, guest and storage space, or secondary office, enhancing the home's sense of scale and evoking the romance of a classic three-story Itali