101 La Serena Ave

                A Westside Alamo wonder basking on more than a third acre is perfectly positioned between downtown Alamo and Danville located on desirable La Serena Avenue.

                Showcasing a beautifully updated fresh interior in move-ready condition, this home features approximately 4,311 square feet of living space that includes expansive gathering spaces inside and out, formal rooms, a chef’s kitchen, a family room, and a pool house/guest quarters off the two-car garage. Five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms include two main-level bedrooms, one of which has a private entry.

Behind the circular front driveway, and lush gardenscape with a front porch swing are white oak hardwood floors, newer carpet, crown molding, fresh interior paint, Andersen windows and doors, Nest thermostats, recessed lighting, and contemporary light fixtures.

The coveted westside neighborhood is steps from the popular Iron Horse Trail, less than a mile to the Alamo Plaza, Starbucks, Peets, and Safeway, and about two miles from downtown Danville, Trader Joe's, and more.

Walking distance to Hap Magee Ranch Park or Hemme Station Park, or venture into Las Trampas Regional Park and enjoy miles of trails that traverse the verdant open space. Top-rated San Ramon Valley Unified School District schools are also nearby, including Rancho Romero Elementary within walking distance, Stone Valley Middle about a mile away, and San Ramon Valley High School within two miles.

The stylish chef’s kitchen features quartz counters, a beveled subway tile backsplash, new cabinetry with pullout shelves, appliance garages, a large island/breakfast bar illuminated by a contemporary light fixture, and a buffet with upper glass-faced cabinets. Enjoy a front-facing garden view window over the porcelain apron sink.

Updated appliances include a Thermador range with dual ovens and six burners, plus a griddle, a dishwasher and built in Thermador refrigerator, a Sharp microwave, and a beverage refrigerator. Behind a sliding barn door is a spacious mudroom/pantry, the ideal drop zone and storage space.

The kitchen is open to the family room, which is anchored by a wood burning fireplace with a stacked stone surround, a dry bar with a wine refrigerator, and upper glass-faced cabinets. A sliding glass door opens to the backyard gardens and pool.

                The formal Living room is a large room with a front-facing view window. A dramatic two-story ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace with a cobblestone surround highlight the formal dining room. This room, designed to accommodate large gatherings, also has a sliding French door that opens to the backyard gardens.

                The upper-level landing overlooks the dining room. Behind a double-door entry is the luxurious primary suite, which has a high ceiling, front-facing view windows, and lots of room to create a cozy sitting area in front of the gas fireplace with a raised hearth. The primary bathroom is beautifully updated with porcelain tile flooring, a dual-sink vanity with a quartz counter and polished nickel fixtures, a make-up vanity, and an oversized shower with a honed marble tile surround. Two walk-in closets have cedar walls.

                Two more bedrooms on this level also have newer carpet. One has a front-facing view. These rooms share a full bathroom with a dual-sink vanity, a glass mosaic tile backsplash, brushed nickel fixtures, and a beveled subway tile surround in the shower/tub combination.

                The two main-level bedrooms share a full bathroom with a stall shower, a separate bathtub, and a single-sink vanity.

                The Guest House is off the garage and is ideal for Office, Gym or Au-pair / In-law with sliding glass door to patio/pool plus Kitchenette, half bathroom, heat and A/C featuring approximately 370 square feet.

                Enjoy the ultra-private backyard sanctuary, which features a spacious patio with a fire pit, a sprawling lawn bordered by garden beds and mature trees, and a fenced pebble-tec pool and spa. A breezeway separates the two-car garage from the home and offers convenient backyard access for guests.