1557 E Puente St

Private Mediterranean Villa with Authentic Italian Hospitality-Inspired Design Hidden within the peaceful Covina Hills setting, this custom Mediterranean-inspired villa offers a rare lifestyle experience centered around warmth, gathering, tranquility, and authentic hospitality living. Created by a Culinary Professional, the residence was intentionally designed around the art of entertaining, social connection, and indoor-outdoor Mediterranean living. Unlike many modern homes built primarily for appearance, this property was crafted to feel emotionally warm, welcoming, peaceful, and naturally alive. As evening light settles across the hillside and sunsets illuminate the gathering spaces, the home transforms into a true hospitality-oriented retreat where oversized living areas, fireplaces, culinary interaction, and outdoor entertaining blend seamlessly together. The residence features exceptionally scaled entertaining spaces rarely found in residential properties, including an expansive approximately 680+ SF living room with authentic fireplace ambiance and sunset-oriented atmosphere, along with a formal dining room of approximately 450+ SF originally designed for large family gatherings and hospitality-scale entertaining. At the heart of the home is a professionally inspired chef's kitchen intentionally designed around authentic restaurant workflow principles. Measuring approximately 25 26 feet long and approximately 8.5 feet wide, the kitchen minimizes unnecessary movement between preparation and cooking spaces while maintaining continuous social interaction with guests through integrated audience seating and gathering areas. The kitchen includes: Six-burner Thermador cooktop Double-deck ovens Hospitality-inspired culinary workflow Integrated gathering table seating approximately eight guests Open social interaction between cooking and entertaining spaces Throughout the residence, authentic craftsmanship and timeless materials create warmth and character: Imported solid Italian chestnut hardwood floors Solid cherry interior doors and oversized French doors Cedar-lined closets throughout Custom solid oak entertainment bar with sink and refrigeration Dual HVAC systems and dual water heaters Real wood-burning and gas fireplaces Large cherry French doors and expansive windows were intentionally positioned to maximize natural light, sunset orientation, and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining flow while maintaining a remarkably peaceful and quiet atmosphere consistently noticed by guests and visitors. The outdoor living environment feels like a private Mediterranean hospitality retreat and features: Approximately 580 SF covered patio Custom tiled in-ground heated spa approximately 9 feet in diameter and approximately 5 feet deep Large tiled outdoor entertainment and preparation areas Dual BBQ infrastructure Large gas firepit with lava rock ambiance Sunset-oriented entertaining spaces designed around evening gatherings and relaxation The property also offers future ADU potential, with utilities and sewer access already positioned on-site for possible future development opportunities (buyer to verify all future development possibilities with city). **LEASE-OPTION-TO-PURCHASE OPPORTUNITIES MAY ALSO BE CONSIDERED FOR QUALIFIED PARTIES SEEKING A UNIQUE LONG-TERM HOSPITALITY-ORIENTED RESIDENCE.** This is not a generic remodeled property. It is a custom Mediterranean villa with authentic Italian cultural influence, thoughtfully designed around gathering, culinary tradition, emotional comfort, hospitality flow, peacefulness, and timeless California living. Tenant responsible for all utilities. To rent requires per each renters the following: 1. Credit Application 2. USA REAL ID Driver License or US PASSPORT not Expired 4. Last 2 years Taxes, 5. Last 4 Months Bank Statements. 6. Employment Verification. 7. Last 4 Paycheck Stubs and more.