This exceptional island bungalow is ensconced on a preferred street in sought after Lindale Park ("Fish Village") - a quaint neighborhood adjacent to the world renowned UTMB Medical Center. The oversized site boasts glorious manicured grounds complemented by a magnificent magnolia tree & lush tropical gardens. An ivy-covered deck & pergola in the picturesque backyard is a splendid venue for relaxing morning meditation with your favorite latte or outdoor entertaining with friends & neighbors. A four-panel front door enhanced by a distinctive palladium window opens to the fabulous open concept floorplan - ideal for island entertaining! Impressive decorator touches & upgrades, lovely hardwoods, six-panel interior doors & dazzling natural light are prominent in every room. The captivating living room is distinguished by a stellar built-in entertainment center which complements the divine dining area. The superb chef's peninsula kitchen is appointed with recent premium stainless LG appliances (including a premium side-by-side refrigerator with am "in the door" water & ice dispenser, a 5-burner gas range featuring a convertible grill/griddle, a built-in convection microwave, gorgeous Uba Tuba granite, beadboard backsplashes, custom cabinetry, a breakfast bar, pendant lighting & a French door accessing the covered side porch. The marvelous primary bedroom is distinguished by "his & hers" closets & large picture windows providing beautiful vistas of the verdant “parklike” backyard. The luxurious travertine tile bath is enhanced by a designer pedestal sink & a spacious linen closet. Two gracious secondary bedrooms boast large closets. The sprawling backyard resembles a tropical oasis, with a lush lawn, towering shade trees & flourishing native flora. Meandering brick paver pathways lead to the outstanding "casita" / ADU bonus room – an extra 280 sq. ft. - which is fully plumbed & features a premium front-loading LG washer & dryer (conveys with property), double Showcase French doors & picture windows. A second full bath could be installed in this impressive room which can be easily finished-out & climate controlled – with a “split air conditioner” - as a 4th bedroom, a study, a fitness room, a gameroom, an artist studio etc. The glorious ivy-covered deck & pergola adorn the expansive yard with ample room for a sparkling pool, an alluring fire pit etc. The driveway is complemented by a grass median & a gate which conveniently encloses the backyard for four-legged furry children. Numerous recent property updates & improvements include all new stainless LG kitchen appliances, a new high-efficiency HVAC system, a recent composition roof, a driveway gate & fresh exterior paint. This delightful island home is merely a short bike ride to one of Galveston’s many sun-kissed beaches & numerous Seawall attractions & fine dining establishments. The world renowned UTMB Medical Center, the dynamic Downtown Historic District & the Galveston Yacht Marina fronting on the vibrant Seaport are all just a few blocks away. The convenient neighborhood recreation area – Lindale Park – contains tennis courts, a baseball/softball diamond, a picnic area, a children’s playground, a dog park.& a walking trail. This superlative property is a wonderful starter home for a UTMB physician, nurse or medical research technician. It can provide outstanding short term rental income potential in Galveston – an enormously popular island resort which is home to the nation’s fourth busiest cruise line port.