A golden fixer-upper opportunity awaits in Golden Hills. This custom built single story residence offers many unique amenities and original features and is ready for a proper restoration. 1498 Marelen Drive enjoys a great location on this pride-of-ownership street with manicured, custom built homes. Arrive to a brick lined circular driveway and a custom 7 ft. entry door that leads you inside to a tiled foyer. The original floorplan consisted of 2 remarkably spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, in the 1980s it appears that the original 2-car attached garage was converted to living space, now serving as a den/family room or bedroom 3. A two car detached garage was built at that time. The large formal living room enjoys a striking rock fireplace and custom mantle; exposed wood beam details create a cozy and lodge like atmosphere, with tree and hill views across the rear deck. The dining room and kitchen have new vinyl flooring and granite topped breakfast bar. The step down garage conversion serves as an ideal den off the kitchen with a laundry closet and sliding door to the backyard. Another small storage room off the ‘den’ could make a large walk in closet or perhaps be converted to another bathroom. The backyard could once again be a true retreat with its mature trees and terraced garden, it has a very private and mountain like feeling. The rear deck (once repaired/rebuilt) would make the perfect outdoor dining and BBQ area. A detached 2-car garage sits down the hillside.