Beautiful light and bright 1 bdrm 1 bath condo in a highly desirable location just 5 blocks to the beach - close to Palisades Park, and a ½ block walk to trendy Montana Avenue with its fantastic shopping, coffee houses, and restaurants. Walking distance to Whole Foods, Pavilions, Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. This is the perfect neighborhood for walking, running, or biking. Amenities include gas fireplace with black marble tile hearth; hardwood floor throughout; jacuzzi bathtub; balcony with terracotta tile accessed via gorgeous French door slider; stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, 5 burner stove with center grill, Fisher Paykel refrigerator with bottom drawer freezer; skylights in kitchen and bath – kitchen skylight with screen opens for added airflow; living room and bedroom both have recently installed stylish roller shades that allow light but ensure privacy (please note: photos show wood slat blinds which have been removed), as well as new lighted ceiling fans; loads of storage in bedroom closet and hallway cabinets; 1 assigned off-street parking space with two large lockable storage units; shared pay laundry with unrestricted hours. Owner pays trash and water, tenant pays gas and electric. This 2nd floor unit in an 11 unit building has security entrance gates at front and rear. Make an appointment to come see your new home!