18218 Mansel Ave

This darling home with a vintage origin has been majorly upgraded & lovingly modernized starting in the late 1990s continuing through 2021. The list of important improvements include the replaced roof, copper plumbing, upgraded electrical including 220 volt added for a spa or electric car charger, even the power & utility lines have been undergrounded. Move right in & enjoy this charming home with generous front & back yards for pets and loved ones to play just in time for summer! The inviting front porch with pillars greets you home. Step into the welcoming living space with newer grey plank vinyl flooring (2020-2021), lots of windows & a west-facing orientation for letting in the ocean breeze. The 1st bedroom provides mirrored closet doors & a built-in desk for an ideal work or vanity space. Your primary suite is generously sized also with mirrored closet doors, ceiling fan, recessed lighting & direct access to your dedicated remodeled full bathroom with newer white cabinetry, white & grey tile countertop & shower/tub enclosure. An additional 3/4 bathroom is also upgraded with newer white cabinetry, white & grey tile countertop & shower enclosure, servicing the other bedroom & living space. Framed by a sweet bay window sitting area with recessed lighting, the dining room features a ceiling fan & bar seating connecting the kitchen. Your bright upgraded kitchen boasts beautiful natural lighting by way of the garden window, newer abundant white cabinetry, white tile countertops, newer gas range (2019) & newer dishwasher (2018). There is additional pantry storage as you continue to the laundry room that flows out to the backyard. An incredible abundance of rarely found raw land here leads to the detached rumpus room for another approximately 300 SqFt (20 x 15). With a French door & windows complete with window boxes, this is an inviting bonus space for a home office, gym or playroom. An additional storage shed plus off-street parking space completes the present offerings. The future possibilities are astonishing! Land bank this over 6,000 SqFt lot where the Torrance Planning Department advised that 2 attached units plus 2 freestanding ADUs could be built! This is the kind of community where people live long-term & neighbors are friendly, only a block from the park, shops & restaurants. Great schools, easy freeway access & the beach are within a couple of miles. Enjoy living in the heart of the South Bay or build this property out someday so 4 households can!