Sited far above the street in a grove of mature Yucca trees, this 1933 Spanish feels like a step back in time. Past the river rock front wall, a terraced front desert garden boasting stately fan palms, grasses and euphorbia cactus leads to the home's arched covered front porch. From the warmth of the hand troweled stucco walls to the clay tile roof and carved wood trim, there is so much preserved architectural character in this almost 1,900 SF home. The floor plan unfolds naturally with an entry vestibule floor tiled in terra-cotta hexagon and flanked by twin draped arches and flowing to the large living room to the west and dining room to the east. This home truly retains integrity in architecture and materials: living and dining rooms both feature beautiful original wood casement windows, creamy plaster walls, as well as coved and vaulted beamed ceilings, and decorative fireplace in the living room. The generous windows in both rooms open onto the porch and can act as doors to pass in and out -- this is a great home for entertaining. The warm rustic vibes carry through to the kitchen with special hand painted tile backsplash and custom tile floor. Chefs and homebodies will revel in the traditional butler's pantry just off the kitchen offering convenience, storage, and utilit