Located 3 blocks from Enloe Hospital & less than a mile from downtown Chico, this 1930s cottage features a sweeping front porch & a stunning Japanese maple. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with original coved ceilings & updated wide plank hardwood floors, flowing seamlessly into a dining area & a tastefully updated kitchen with natural light, crown moldings, a blown glass light fixture, & a European-style vent hood. The laundry room offers abundant storage and leads to a backyard patio with flowering perennials, vines, succulents, and a BBQ with a permanent gas line. The home has two well-sized bedrooms with walk-in closets and a charmingly updated bathroom. The primary bedroom is bright with natural light from 4 windows and 2 French doors leading to a back deck. The yard features mature shrubs and trees, a lush lawn, & raised garden beds with herbs, vegetables, & wildflowers. The detached garage, potentially convertible to an ADU, includes power, a workbench, storage cabinets, two storage lofts, and shelves. Recent upgrades include a new roof, attic insulation, bathroom renovation, structural repairs, pest and dry rot resolution, new flooring, new light/fan fixtures, interior & exterior paint, new kitchen appliances, major tree work, and upgraded sprinkler systems.