Located on a quiet friendly lane perfect for bike riding and strolling, 1188 Pleasant Hill Circle is a delightful home, ideal for both family living and entertaining. This is a street where neighbors offer roses to one another from their lush gardens, and children learn to pedal without training wheels. The level .29 acre property is a garden oasis, with expansive lawns and a sparkling pool. The 2007 square foot residence (per assessor records) offers a wonderful family floor plan, with large formal spaces, sunny kitchen, four inviting bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The versatile studio, with kitchenette and full bathroom, fulfills a variety of needs, whether home office, playroom, or au pair. Close to top-rated Lafayette schools (Springhill Elementary, Stanley Intermediate, and a short walk to Acalanes High School), this home offers a delightful rural life style combined with close proximity to Lafayette’s acclaimed downtown shops, restaurants, and new library/learning center. 1188 Pleasant Hill Circle will capture your heart from the moment you drive up and admire the profusion of yellow roses. But this is no cookie cutter ranch home – combining the best of mid-century modernity with a traditional sensibility, the residence is imbued with a graceful style. The inviting foyer leads to a spacious living room with hardwood flooring, stone fireplace capped with a wood mantel, and a stunning picture window framing a view of the garden. The adjacent dining room also has hardwood flooring and a picture window with lovely garden view. The sunny updated kitchen features granite counters, ample storage, and a large breakfast area with a sliding door to the patio. The family wing has four inviting bedrooms, including a spacious master suite. The master, with hardwood flooring, has an anteroom which is ideal for an office or nursery, and a light-filled updated en suite bathroom with combination tub/shower. One of the three other bedrooms has been opened up to serve as a playroom, but a wall could easily be replaced to create the privacy of a bedroom. The second bathroom, cheerful and updated, also has a tub/shower combination. The convenient laundry room has ample storage and access to the rear yard. The property includes a deck for alfresco dining, a large level lawn, a separately fenced pool large enough for laps, a hot tub, and plenty of room for gardeners to indulge their hobby, with automatic irrigation throughout the grounds. Perfect for play, entertaining, or relaxing on a summer day! As a bonus, situated on the perimeter of the yard with a private entrance is a studio cottage with heating and air conditioning. It includes a kitchenette, a full bathroom with shower and a sauna, and ample storage space. This wonderful cottage is ideal for a home office, guest or au pair quarters, or simply a great space for play and exercise. Additional features include attic fan and dual pane windows throughout the main residence, security alarm in both main house and studio, new roof on house and studio in 2004. It is difficult to find a property that so readily meets the demands of today’s growing families and unique lifestyles as well as 1188 Pleasant Hill Circle. With its fabulous location and versatile spaces to accommodate every need, it is indeed a rare find and a home that will serve you for many years to come!
