This beloved single-family rancher in Hayward Hills is available for the first time since it was built in 1951. Adoringly called the ?cottage? this residence has been in the family for generations and was built when orchards and dairy farms were common place. This spacious home has been well-cared for and has undergone modifications through out the years to bring you 4 bedrooms, 2. 5 bathrooms and 1900 sq/ft of brightly lit, open living space. Gleaming hardwood floors adorn the main living room which is surrounded by a gas-burning fireplace and large picturesque windows. The open kitchen has been upgraded with granite counter tops, center island, beaded panel oak cabinetry and updated flooring.The spacious den with its own closet sits as a thoroughfare between two sizable bedrooms. This home comes equipped with a rumpus room/potential for in-law unit, livable attic, expansive workshop and a large lot with unlimited potential! Convenient location near freeway, shopping,restaurants, BART