1731 1st Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

This gorgeous home, lot and landscaping is located at the corner of a quiet, private lane in the desirable Larkey Park neighborhood with its award-winning, Mt. Diablo School District. Close to downtown Walnut Creek with easy access I-680, it is within walking distance of a variety of restaurants, Sprouts grocery, Larkey Park with its swim and tennis centers, Larkey Market, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, two popular walking/hiking/bicycle trails, 24-hour Fitness gym and more. The three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, single family home of 2,350 square feet has been totally updated for contemporary, one-story living. Vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom suite, living room with gas fireplace, dining room and family room with many windows enhance this open floor plan with phenomenal natural light throughout the home. The large master bedroom/bathroom suite with walk-in closet features a glass sliding door to the charming back yard. The master bath has separate shower and bathtub. Stainless steel appliances: five-burner gas stove/oven with baking drawer, refrigerator/freezer with water/ice dispenser, built-in combination microwave/convection oven and dishwasher are installed in the kitchen - perfect for those who like to cook and entertain. You'll appreciate the convenience of the inside laundry room with utility sink, countertop and cabinetry for storage. Connection for tenant-provided washer and dryer exists. Flooring is tile in the mudroom, bathrooms and laundry room and large plank/white oak hardwood throughout the rest of the home. Attached, two-car garage with automatic opener connects to the home via the mudroom for those rainy, winter days. Ceiling fans in the bedrooms and common areas reduce energy bills, as well as efficient, LED, recessed ceiling lighting; dual zone HVAC and window shades/shutters and blinds throughout. The home features a tankless water heater and recycling pump with conservation in mind. The cozy, front covered porch is ideal for relaxing, people-watching and enjoying the spacious, newly-landscaped front and side lane yards with automatic irrigation and accent lighting. The front yard is a great spot for children to play. Your Shangri-la awaits in the beautifully landscaped, irrigated, lighted, fenced-in back yard and patio with fountain to be enjoyed privately or shared with guests for outdoor entertaining. The family room's 12 feet wide by 8 feet tall, glass sliding doors open to the back yard bringing the outdoors indoors for year-round viewing. Lease term is a minimum one year. Owner will provide yard and landscape maintenance. Tenant pays utilities and refuse collection. Current monthly fee of $50.03 for the existing security system will be the tenant's responsibility if desired to remain functional. An optional, monthly, home cleaning service is available for an additional $220/month. No smoking or pets are permitted on the premises. To be considered, tenant must provide current credit and background reports; two month's, current income verification and completion of owner's rental application. At time of signing lease, tenant shall provide full month's rent, security deposit and insurance policy verification. Home is owner-occupied.