One family has enjoyed this fabulous home for decades, and now, after much careful renovation and love, this split-level ranch-style home on a rare 1/2 acre+ lot is available for you! Layout-wise, this home is a 10+: it was thoughtfully designed with comfortable living in mind. The main level centers on a beautiful living room overlooking the backyard, open to the dining room and adjacent kitchen with a casual dining nook: an truly delightful place to come home to every day. A lower level offers a welcoming den with a wood-burning fireplace, wet-bar & access to the backyard: the ideal room to become your personal retreat, library, or playroom. Brand-new hardwood floors were just installed throughout the main living areas & stairs, and stunning high-end lighting illuminates every room beautifully. New Italian tile flooring in the kitchen sets a warm, inviting tone; the kitchen itself is cozy and functional with brand-new stainless appliances, sink overlooking the front yard, and a breakfast nook perfect for casual meals. A built-in breakfast bar just off the kitchen offers additional space for dining or sitting & chatting with the person preparing meals. The primary suite is delightful; with an ensuite bathroom featuring dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Plantation shutters & dual-paned windows throughout the home offer privacy and energy efficiency. A dedicated laundry room and a half bath just off the den make chores easy and are two of the most often-sought after rooms that are hard to find in homes built in previous decades (this one was constructed in the early 80's). The sprawling backyard is over twice the size of most lots and is a true California dream, with a stellar deck just off the back offering an ideal space to dine year-round, multiple flat areas to play, plant, and dream: build an ADU, add a pool or outdoor kitchen, or simply enjoy the beautiful garden + lawn already in place. The front yard has been freshly replanted with brand-new trees and plants, and a pretty front porch invites you to sit and sip your morning coffee. This location is proximate to all while being private and tucked away: just a couple of blocks from the Kinder's shopping center featuring many wonderful restaurants...and 1 block to the Canal trail which winds it's way to Pleasanton and Moraga! Commuting? Great! Highway 24 is just a quick 4.1 jaunt up Taylor; Lafayette BART is right there as well.