Perched in privacy above the Lafayette-Moraga Trail in the coveted Lafayette Oaks neighborhood sits 971 Hawthorne Drive. On the market for the first time in 42 years, this charming home boasts an updated kitchen, hardwood floors, new carpeting, freshly painted interior, DP windows, a sun room, a beautiful gas burning fireplace, two decks, and a large bonus room with a closet downstairs for TV, movies, gaming or even a 4th bedroom! Imagine the serene views of the rolling hills through a canopy of majestic oaks as the sun rises or sets. This home has close-in access to the Lafayette-Moraga Trail, oak-studded Leigh Creekside Park, Lafayette's bustling downtown full of restaurants, shopping, amenities, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and K-12 award winning schools along with the commute routes of Highways 24, 680 & BART. Suburban living at its finest, with everything at your fingertips!