Sitting proudly above the street, this upgraded and charming Golden Hills home enjoys an enviable location steps from the Hiltscher Park Trail, offering miles of hiking, walking and biking trails. Welcome home to 1148 Cerritos Drive. Quality hardscape and stairs lead to a gated and elevated front yard and expansive front porch with tranquil tree views. Step inside to a spacious and captivating interior with generously sized rooms and an open concept floorplan. Hardwood flooring flows throughout the entire home, dual paned windows throughout and 2 year old central HVAC and water heater as well! The welcoming living and dining rooms enjoy custom wainscotting, a stately stacked rock fireplace and a dining bar in addition to a breakfast eating nook in the kitchen, a French door leads to the private backyard and large patio area. Back inside the kitchen awaits with granite counters, SS appliances, travertine flooring and tile backsplash and newer dishwasher, a convenient inside laundry room is found just off the kitchen. The front den/office could easily return to being a 4th bedroom, it still hosts a closet. Down the hall you will find a vintage hall bathroom complete with separate tub and shower and pedestal sink. A very large bedroom overlooks the backyard with mirrored closet doors. Two additional bedrooms are found on the east side of the home with a ¾ Jack N’ Jill bathroom between them. Gated and walled from the street, the front and back yards ‘blend’ together to create a private and secluded backyard space and a sunny and elevated front yard and porch. Enjoy easy access to trails, shopping, coffee shops and St. Jude Hospital. Welcome home to Golden Hills!