This bright & open Thousand Oaks single-story home, perfect as a starter home, needs some updating but also has some newer, as well as charming & unique, features. Nestled amongst mature trees, this home and its deep lot are situated above street level and located on a presently dead-end street. An inviting front-side gate leads to a quaint & peaceful side courtyard area, featuring a patio cover with skylights, pleasant landscaping with stone planter areas, and the home's double French door front entry. Inside, the home has an open living room and separate dining area overlooking and adjacent to the kitchen, all under vaulted ceilings. The kitchen has an over-sink window and features a gas oven/range, dishwasher, drinking water system, and connections for a refrigerator, washer & gas dryer. The home's two rear bedrooms overlook the peaceful backyard, one with a sliding glass door directly out to the yard & patio. Off the entry to the bedrooms is the home's full bath with crown molding, a shower/tub and pedestal sink. Adjacent to the bathroom is a linen cabinet. The home's deep backyard features a concrete patio partially shaded by a mature tree, custom stonework, and a newer shed. Also, the rear part of the backyard features a nice, raised wood deck, fruit trees and an open area. The front yard features succulents, and a large driveway up to the home's one-car garage, which has an updated roll-up garage door with opener. The big driveway offers room for additional parking, and potential for RV parking. This home features central air conditioning and heating, and is close to restaurants, malls, shopping, the 101 & 23 freeways, and much more! Don't miss this unique opportunity!