7574 Hillsdale Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588

7574 Hillsdale Drive is a pride of ownership home in mint condition, located in northwest Pleasanton’s prestigious Stoneridge district, a short walk to beautiful Muirwood Park and award-winning Lydiksen Elementary School. This stunning three bedroom, two and a half bath, 2144 sq. ft. home, situated on an artistically landscaped 7487 sq. ft. lot, has many unique attributes, including a genuine chef’s kitchen, a vast, park-like backyard, and notable architectural details throughout. This home has undeniable curbside appeal, highlighted by its sweeping front lawn. The front porch with its brick steps provides a shady vantage point for surveying the quiet street or enjoying a moment of respite while children romp and play on the verdant grass which is irrigated by automatic sprinklers and edged by lovely flowers. Step through the oak front door with its leaded glass sidelights into the understated elegance of this home, introduced by the formal entryway with coat closet and distressed wide plank maple hardwood floors. The main living areas of this home offer comfort tempered with luxury. The step-down formal living room, with a large Andersen picture window overlooking the front yard, brims with spacious brightness, its farmhouse charm accentuated by high cathedral ceilings with dark exposed beams. Neutral custom carpeting and a wood-burning brick fireplace add touches of warmth. The interior and exterior of this home have been freshly painted, with new baseboards, door casings, and designer dual pane windows in all rooms adding efficiency and luster. One special attraction of this home is its whole-house in-wall sound system, wired so that each room in the main living area has its own separate volume control, as does the backyard. Often the hub of activity in a home, the family room, open to the adjacent kitchen yet clearly defined by a wrought iron hand railing and a couple of gentle steps downwards, fulfills the promise of a room suited to leisure and enjoyment of good company. The carpeted main seating area is roomy enough to accommodate the grandest media center, while a deluxe wet bar off to the side is fully equipped with gleaming slab granite counters, a sink, and convenient overhead cabinets. Twelve-inch Italian ceramic tile graces the floors for beauty and practicality in the bar area. Extra-tall sliding glass doors allow direct access to the scenic backyard. While family members lounge nearby, the home chef will find bliss in the state of the art kitchen which is exceptionally well appointed with handsome slab granite countertops and plentiful custom maple cabinets with crown molding and glass accent doors. From the shining stainless steel appliances, including a French door KitchenAid refrigerator, GE microwave, and KitchenAid dishwasher, to the minutest details, this kitchen has been meticulously designed for optimal beauty and efficiency. The GE Profile gas range and oven with commercial-style hood will please even the most serious cook, and the full-height pantry with roll-out shelving provides ample storage. Wide plank distressed hardwood flooring complements the sheen of the cabinets and counters, underscored by nuanced lighting, including recessed can lighting in the main workspace, attractive tulip-shaped pendants over the main counter, and under cabinet lighting to illuminate corners. The room overflows with natural light from the full bank of windows that extends from the far edge of the dual sink all the way to the outer wall of the breakfast nook, which seats four comfortably and features its own designated cabinets and window-ledge countertop. Grander occasions call for seating in the formal dining room, with its complementary hardwood floors and naturally lit ambiance. The large bay window is an architectural gem, sure to delight the most discerning cat (or houseplant) with its wide-angle backyard view. The room is large enough to seat eight underneath the gentle glow of the attractive chandelier. Accommod