Tucked away at the crest of the Kensington Hills, this fully upgraded 4BD/2.5BA contemporary home with a detached studio offers South Bay views & Tilden Park as your bonus backyard. A spacious floor plan with soaring cathedral ceilings and windows galore make the 2250 SQFT home bright and airy. Surrounded by green tree tops and views, the living and dining spaces boast a stylish fireplace, picture window, built-in bench seating, mullioned casement windows, and a breakfast bar to the adjoining renovated kitchen. Cooking and entertaining is easy with warm wood cabinets, a butler's pantry, and access to the backyard for al fresco dining. The upper level is complete with a powder room, the lovely primary bedroom with ensuite bath, and another bedroom overlooking the backyard.Downstairs find two more bedrooms, renovated full bath, laundry room, and the converted garage - now a wonderful family room. With a cozy stove fireplace, this room is flexible as a den, playroom, or home gym. One bedroom opens to the romantic backyard garden where the detached studio offers a quiet work space. Kensington's beloved “Olde School Trail” is nearby, where you can meet dogs and neighbors out for a walk in the woods. The trail ends at esteemed Hilltop Elementary, making it a dreamy commute to school!