Beacon Hill Charming Castro Valley Home Near Cull Canyon Regional Park + Top Schools

Located just minutes from the heart of Castro Valley, this spacious Colonial-style home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an open kitchen/family room, a media/rec room, an attached two-car garage and an expansive backyard with patios, mature landscaping and an in-ground water feature. Nestled on the corner of a cul-de-sac, this handsome home has eye-catching curb appeal with a fabulous front yard designed by Peter Veilleux of Oakland's renowned East Bay Wilds Native Plant Nursery.

The spacious interior has something sure to appeal to every member of the family. The main level features a traditional mid-century colonial floor plan with an entry foyer, formal living and dining rooms on the left, a guest bedroom and full bathroom on the right, and an open kitchen/family room situated behind a center hall stairway straight ahead. This first floor has newly installed sustainable and eco-friendly Medieval SPC flooring throughout, fresh paint, and stylish new light fixtures. The living room includes a brick fireplace, while the dining room, off the living room, has sliding doors leading to one of many spacious backyard patios. The kitchen is situated next to the dining room, and is open to a large family room, half bathroom, and attached garage. The large, attractive kitchen has Bosch, Fisher & Paykel and LG appliances, granite counters and ample kitchen cabinet storage, and includes sliding doors that open to the backyard for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. The sunny main floor bedroom is situated right of the foyer and next to a remodeled full bathroom, ideal for guests or a home office for remote working.

The home's spacious primary bedroom is located on the second level, and includes a luxurious new ensuite bathroom with high-end finishes, a dual vanity and a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with wall, ceiling, and handheld shower heads. Three additional well-sized bedrooms are located on this level, and have generous closets, hardwood floors, and share an updated hallway bathroom with a granite-topped double vanity and a tub/shower combination.

One of the many special features of this spacious home is the main level rec/media room located next to the kitchen/family room. The expansive multi-purpose room provides picturesque backyard views, a soaring cathedral ceiling, a fireplace and sliding doors to the backyard patios, this flexible-use, sun-filled room makes an ideal gathering place for family, friends and/or teens.

Owned by one family for more than thirty years, the present owners have succeeded in bringing this gracious home firmly into the 21st century with thoughtful, contemporary updates compatible with a modern lifestyle and aesthetic. Offering an exceptional central Castro Valley location close to the freeways, shopping and miles of hiking trails and open spaces of Don Castro and Cull Canyon regional parks, this move-in-ready home is truly exceptional. This home also provides easy access to highly ranked Independent Elementary School and just minutes to shopping, freeways, BART and Don Castro/Cull Canyon swimming, multiple hiking and open space.