You'll find pride of ownership everywhere in this one-of-a-kind mid-century custom home! Nearly 4000 square feet of living space await you, plus over 1000 square feet of deck wrapping around the back, overlooking a lush back yard complete with its own small creek, and an open orchard beyond. In the front, you'll enter the house through the impressive custom-made iron door. Inside, the main floor features a large open great room with living and dining space, and a wood burning fireplace. The eat-in kitchen -- open to the dining area via a classic mid-century pass through -- features authentic Brazilian tiger wood floors. Two bedrooms and two baths on the main floor, including a spacious, double-sized master suite with windows on three sides, and its own master bath. The sunny walk-out lower level features a large family room with wood burning fireplace and a wet bar, as well as three more bedrooms. Two are en suite, attached to their own bathrooms. Family room or back bedroom great for game room, pool or billiard table, studio or home theater. The back bedroom is accessible directly from the outside -- great for a work space, or for guests who want privacy. The garage is oversized and heated -- plenty of room for cars plus a workshop. Sellers have lovingly maintained and updated this unique home. The roof is only a few years old, as is the high efficiency boiler. Nearly all of windows are high end by Anderson and Sierra Pacific. Generous insulation between the brick and the interior walls. A french drain encircles the house. All of this in a perfect central Lakewood location. Just a short walk from the shops/restaurants at 1st & Wadsworth, and an easy walk or drive to Belmar, Lakewood's downtown area. Only six blocks from the 6th Avenue Freeway. Turn right and you're downtown in just a few minutes. Turn left and you're in the foothills just as quickly. And access is easy as the city always plows 1st Ave. A one of a kind home in an ideal setting!