When they first saw 44 Hastings Rd, the current owners knew it was their dream home – large enough for their family of five and located in a great neighborhood, with a private, level backyard. They had carefully planned an addition and updates to include everything they wanted. The expansive cook’s kitchen was expertly designed, with a sizable central island, double ovens, two sinks and plenty of room to eat, gather and lounge. The living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining both big & small. A bright office provides a quiet place to slip away to work or read a book. A substantial mudroom with access from the 2-car garage and 1/2 bath complete this floor. Upstairs are 4 comfortable bedrooms, including an en suite primary bedroom & an expanded hallway bath, with a shower, soaking tub & laundry. Enjoy lower level play, exercise & movie night spaces plus a walk-up attic with expansion potential. Great proximity to schools, Belmont Center, Cushing Sq, pub trans, Cambridge & Boston