The unique character and desirability of North Mission Hills with its unique homes and great location are combined in this charming 1940’s cottage. Two bedrooms and one updated bath in 826 square feet on a luxuriant 5900 square foot lot with an ocean view from the brick patio in the front yard. Tucked away in the Avalon Heights neighborhood of Mission Hills, close to shopping, restaurants, downtown, and beaches. Terraced outdoor patio spaces and a custom deck overlook an artistically pruned Chinese Elm. The kitchen has its original tiled countertops and can be used as-is or updated as you choose. Original hardwood floors under the carpet. Whole house air-conditioning with an over-sized Trane condenser unit. AO Smith Water heater. Washer and dryer are located in the one-car garage. ADT security system with 5 cameras, 2 Smart Home outlets for lighting and thermostatic control. Enjoy outdoor dining in a myriad of locations: the brick paved patio in the front yard with its ocean views complete with outdoor furniture and an oversized umbrella; the custom covered composite deck off the living room with color-matched furniture, lighting and fan; and a lower patio terraced outside on the lower level. The unpermitted walk-out basement space has 7’2” ceilings, an unpermitted bathroom, has been plumbed for a mini split A/C and Heat unit but note that all space on that level is unpermitted. It can be accessed from a lower terrace or the walkway beside the garage. The unpermitted lower level is covered by the home’s ADT security system. TVs and stereo speakers do not convey.