Location, location location! Charming cottage, fully renovated in 2022, and nestled in historic Marston Hills, one of Hillcrest's and Mission HIll's most sought after neighborhoods! Biking close to Balboa Park, & within short walk to Hillcrest's restaurants, shopping & farmer's market. Spacious, light & bright throughout with an abundance of windows! Perfectly placed on quiet street with lushly landscaped very private yard. Custom kitchen enjoys quartz countertops, integrated smart appliances, pantry cabinet. & more. Sunny living room offers motorized shades & high-efficiency mini-split system. Primary suite has en-suite bath with custom shower & generous closet. Bright & cheery versatile guest suite / office includes full-sized Murphy bed, & motorized shades. Major systems were updated 2022-2023, inclusive of: kitchen, two baths, roof, electrical, plumbing, (including new sewer line to main), tankless water heater, plus whole-home Aquasana filtration system. Outdoors, enjoy two backyard decks with a gas BBQ hookup, built-in fire pit, and retractable sun shade -- fully fenced yard with automated irrigation & post-beach rinse shower, plus automatic privacy gate. The detached 1.5-car garage (finished, with gas, electric & water to bldg.) is primed for ADU or guest house conversion. Ample parking includes gated tandem driveway + dedicated front space. Plus full laundry room A rare opportunity to own a charming renovated cottage nestled in one of San Diego's most walkable, character-rich, tree-lined, iconic neighborhoods!