Look No Further! You've been looking and waiting for a Sanctuary of Solitude, just like this. This 1,206 SF two-bed/two-bath home on a 6K SF lot is in the highly-rated Downey Unified School District! Immaculately cared for by the current owners for more than 40 years. You will enjoy the beautiful original hardwood floors; Central Air and Forced Air Heating; a convenient bonus family/rec room at the rear of the home with large openable windows and slider to enjoy the natural southern light. The maintenance-free aluminum patio cover and over-sized entertaining deck area; custom-made auto-closing security gate to privatize your drought-tolerant manicured rear yard and artisanal garden fountain add to your personal enjoyment. This home boasts a perfect balance between form and function with its protective covered front entry, large bump-out bay style window w/seating, and an elegantly remodeled Primary Bath with walk-in shower. The inside laundry area away from the sleeping areas, multiple prolific fruit trees, lots of spacious closets and the dual gas/wood burning brick-faced fireplace add to the warmth and appealing amenities not often included in nearby neighborhood homes. Your home inspector will be happy to find an upgraded 200 amp electric service panel, copper repipe, sewer replacement and energy efficient dual pane windows throughout. The 80 SF free-standing Storage Barn, behind the detached two-car garage and the long concrete driveway with brick ribbons that can hold 3 more cars is a welcomed benefit. Enjoy the great low-traffic location on Glady Street, off busy Garfield Avenue, near many local favorite restaurants, shops and city amenities. The South Gate Park and Sports Center with its Swim Stadium, Senior Center, Volleyball, Basketball and Tennis Courts, Sluggers Batting Cages, Rose Garden, Skatepark and Golf Course will become a favorite hangout too. Your busy inter-connected lives will also enjoy the multiple Freeway Access Points nearby including the 710, 105, 605 and 5 Freeways, to help make your commute more stress-free with multiple options to reduce congestion and commute times. Welcome Home to 5700 Glady!