Located in Whittier's Mar Vista Heights neighborhood, this stunning single story custom home shows pride of ownership throughout, and offers the added bonus of a detached studio guest house . Main home was rebuilt from the studs and a single wall in 2003 and offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with 2,292 square feet and the detached studio guest house built with permits in 1984 is 384 square feet with 3/4 bath and kitchenette. Home sits on a huge flat lot of 13,487 square feet. Automatic rear yard gate gives access to detached two car garage and spacious park-like setting backyard with plenty of space to build a custom swimming pool & driveway can accommodate multiple cars, RV and more! Meticulous front yard offers wonderful curb appeal with mature trees and shrubs sets the tone for this charming property. Front door entry to spacious formal living room drenched with lots of natural light and archway entry to formal dining area. Steps away is a spacious gourmet kitchen equipped with all stainless steel appliances - including two Kitchen Aid ovens, 5 burner gas cook top, and lower shelf microwave & dishwasher built into the large island. Dine in kitchen offers Cherry Wood custom cabinetry, granite countertops, coffee/dry bar area, workstation and views to covered rear porch and backyard setting through French doors. The laundry room has a utility sink and offers more extra storage. Expansive family room with fireplace is open to the kitchen and offers recessed lighting and plenty of windows to bring in the natural light. Master bedroom highlights a wall of custom closet storage with hanging & built in drawer space and double door entry to the covered patio porch area. Primary bathroom has a dual sinks, Cherry Wood vanity, walk-in shower stall with bench & two shower heads, separate tub and plenty of vanity storage & counter space. Guest bathroom was completely remodeled in 2003 with shower stall with white subway tile, tub and tiled flooring with custom backsplash tile. Other amenities include: updated electrical panel, copper plumbing, recessed lighting throughout, ceiling fans, some window shutters, recirculating hot water heater pump, dual pane windows, audio speaker hook-up in family room ceiling, water softener lease and Tesla solar panel lease. Detached studio guest house has fresh interior paint, kitchenette and bathroom with shower stall. This wonderful home has been well taken care of in every area & is move in ready.