Located at the end of the cul-de-sac on Alamo Drive is a unique hillside retreat in the coveted Royal Canyon neighborhood. Built in 1956, this contemporary ranch style home boasts 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms in a spacious single-story lifestyle. Surrounded by a tranquil, nature setting, the property offers mature landscaping and mountain views. A large entertaining slate patio with mature landscaping in front of the home and the adjacent tropical flat yard completes the property. Remove yourself from city life at home yet be just up the street from heart of Glendale and nearby cities of La Canada, Pasadena and Eagle Rock. A welcoming and informal open floor plan greats you at the double door entrance. The great room encompassing the family room, dining area and kitchen all enjoy the shared fireplace. Entertain in style around the 52-inch x 82-inch center island in the remodeled kitchen. Modern quartz counters, KitchenAid SS appliances ? six burner gas cooktop, 48-inch refrigerator, separate beverage refrigerator, second sink and amazing storage in this terrific space. Check out the killer views out the kitchen window! There?s a convenient pantry room off the kitchen with a sink for food prep & cleaning, storage cabinets and 1/2 bath. A formal living room with a second fireplace extends off the great room. A wall of east facing windows and French doors provide a flood of natural light. The living room extends outside to an entertainment patio the length of the home. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms flow down the interior hallway. There?s an en suite primary with jetted tub and shower, a second en suite bedroom with a 3/4 bath and two bedrooms that share a � bath with double sinks. The usable, flat yard is adjacent to the home and on the same level as the house and patio. What an outdoor oasis! There?s a built-in outdoor kitchen with tiled counter, a charming gazebo for serious lounging and a care-free yard to play with the kids and dog! This area is embraced by lush landscaping and canyon views. Steps leading up from the cul-de-sac will also bring you to this side yard. An attached two car garage enters into the dedicated laundry room. Benefit from the newer roof completed in 2022, all copper plumbing and newer water heater. Minutes from Whole Foods, Trader Joe?s, and the Americana at Brand dining, retail shops & entertainment. Glendale offers award winning schools with 7 dual language programs, STEM and Visual/Performing Arts magnet schools.