The desirable South Gate area has a lot of hidden gems and this is certainly one of them. Situated on a large lot on a quiet street, this one owner home was carefully crafted and designed with great detail and thought. Over the years, this same owner has put in some excellent updates and maintained the home meticulously. You will, of course, immediately appreciate the more obvious advantages of the home. The spacious 4 BR, split plan features completely redone bathrooms and a well designed, full re-do of the kitchen too (check out all the great features hidden behind the cabinet doors). The A/C was replaced in 2018. The oversized yard has mature (but not overbearing) trees & flowers planted and kept by master gardeners. Butterflies abound and it has a well for irrigation...a huge money saver. The master bedroom flooring is cork, which is a wonderfully soft, easy to clean (and dirt disguising) floor. All of the secondary bedrooms are roomy enough for big furniture and have good sized closets. The very large laundry/craft room is light and bright with a laundry sink and cabinets and counters galore. There is even a central vacuum system. The oversized garage has plenty of room to park two large cars and still have room for the built in workbench area and lots of storage cabinets. You will also appreciate some of the less obvious features. The "coat closet" is actually a deep storage area. It is perfect for all those games, sports equipment, holiday decorations or whatever you need to store. There is a built in china cabinet in the dining room and built in, lighted shelving and cabinetry in the family room. The windows have all been replaced and there is a wonderful solar skylight adding lots of light to the family room. SouthGate has been a desirable part of town for its whole history. With easy access to the beach, downtown, the hospital complex and all kinds of shopping and dining, it is a central location that has always carried a great appeal. The optional HOA gives access to the Southgate Community Center clubhouse and pool.