Chris Eckert

Keller Williams Peninsula Estates
650-274-1129

Adore early-century “Arts and Crafts” period-homes? Then this treasure residence in the Hayward Park neighborhood with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is the one!Built in 1929 boasts the Craftsman vibe with time period architectural design throughout including the iconic covered front porch that serves as an outdoor room that you can enjoy, rain or shine. Modern updates made while keeping all the 1920's finishes: New Quartz countertops, backsplash and pergo flooring in kitchen/breakfast nook while keeping the classic O'Keefe Merritt Gas stove/range. Master bath remodeled with ceramic tile floor and shower wall; brand new shower glass doors in both bathrooms; electrical updated to 240 watts, all new outlets and LED lights; new fixtures and new exterior lights. Mudroom/Laundry room has its own entrance making it perfect for heavy traffic or for those rainy days. Basement is right off the laundry room and you can stand up straight so it is a great space for a workshop, accessible storage or even a wine cellar. Breakfast nook is off the kitchen with wall to wall windows. In fact, every room in this home has beautiful windows inviting in the outdoors from every angle. Open, formal dining room with decorative archway pillars with steps leading down to the living room. It is a beautiful room divider while connecting both rooms. The living room has large beautiful wood-framed windows with top-down blinds and a gas fireplace. Master bedroom has a bonus space, almost like a sunroom with additional closet and sliding glass doors out to the back patio. Long driveway back to a detached 2-car garage met by a beautiful rod iron gate. Garage has been converted into a wonderful media room. It's the garage that has been re-imagined. Backyard has a covered lanai so you can enjoy your outdoor space year-round and even has lights for evening entertaining and ambiance. Both spaces work well together when entertaining. Interesting Home Fact: The stunning rod iron gate separating the garage from the driveway and between the pillars in the dining room were built by a previous owner who worked on the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge so his craftsmanship is celebrated and showcased.Location Matters! Walking distance to downtown San Mateo with numerous dining options, shopping, start-ups, fitness classes and gyms, Draeger's Market with cooking cool and Viognier restaurant. Close to Safeway for those quick grocery runs, too! Walk to Central Park and enjoy all the annual events e.g., Music in the Park is going on right now every Thursday night. Commuter Friendly! Centrally located to 92 with connections to 101 and 280. Caltrain station in Hayward Park and downtown on 2nd Ave. Take Caltrain to Millbrae to catch Bart for your commute or travels to San Francisco or East Bay. It is easy living here. You can understand why it is one of the most desired locations. Sometimes, you really can have it all!