It's A Lifestyle...

Looking for privacy, views, a connection to nature, a place to keep horses, proximity to shopping & restaurants and the ideal commute?  This incredible custom retreat is nestled on a secluded 8.53 AC oak studded lot in the heart of Happy Valley with extraordinary outdoor spaces, hillside trails & unparalleled views!  This impressive home features spacious living and a gracious and comfortable floor plan with numerous French doors that lead from the main living spaces out to the patios, deck and pool area.  You will enjoy time in the expansive Chef's kitchen that boasts top-of-the-line appliances, center island, breakfast bar and nook. The spacious living and dining room exude charm and elegance and can accommodate large gatherings.  The primary retreat is located on the main level and includes a luxurious bathroom with skylights, outdoor access and dual walk-in closets. Upstairs you will find 4 additional bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, flex space, balcony & access to the expansive bonus space on the third level, perfect as a media/play room or workout room.  Exceptional outdoor venues include multiple patios and decks for entertaining, a sparkling pool & spa, built-in fire pit, bocce ball court, enchanting gardens, mature trees, dazzling views from every angle and plenty of space to keep livestock. The property also offers a detached & fully equipped one bedroom guest house, three car garage, chicken coop & trails perfect for hiking, biking & horseback riding. This is the ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing, indulging your green thumb and enjoying an active lifestyle! Located close to Lafayette’s shopping & restaurants, BART, Hwy 24 & top-rated schools.

HOME FEATURES:

• This home offers California’s highly desired indoor/ outdoor lifestyle with exterior access from numerous main living spaces, the primary bedroom, and upper level balcony.
• The spacious and light filled formal dining room flows into the kitchen and presents French doors to the patio and pool, designer finishes, and the perfect ambiance for elegant meals with loved ones.
• Cozy up in the living room by the fireplace and read a good book from the built-in bookshelves. Four French doors allow for an evening breeze to refresh your home on those hot summer nights. 
• In your impeccable Chef’s kitchen, you will enjoy creating magnificent meals using top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including a WOLF six burner gas range, WOLF built-in oven, WOLF convection microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and a Miele dishwasher. Your kitchen will surely impress with high-end finishes such as the large center island with a deep split sink, breakfast bar, a wine fridge, two wet bars and ample storage space to provide optimal organization. Large windows and skylights beautifully integrate you with the outdoors as you cook your favorite meal or enjoy your meal seated in the nook looking out to the pool and view.
• The spacious primary suite includes a luxurious primary bathroom offering dual walk-in closets with ample storage, a soaking tub, dual sinks, a glass stall shower, a water closet, skylights, built-in storage, and dual French doors leading to a private outdoor patio with storage room access.
• Attached to the primary bedroom is an office; perfect for the work-from-home lifestyle!
• The hall bathroom provides a beautiful vessel sink, built-in storage space, and windows for natural light.
• The multiple storage closets throughout the floor plan allow for optimal organization.
• Upstairs you will find a family room/ flex space with balcony access through French doors, an additional office area, and built-in shelving ready for decor to adorn them.
• The four upstairs bedrooms offer generously sized closets with built-in storage space.
• There are two upstairs bathrooms; both with modern showers, built-in storage, and windows. One includes a laundry area for your convenience. 
• Access to the attic can be found through the family room. This space is generously sized with storage, and holds potential for a home gym, art studio, game room, playroom, music studio, or third office!
• A detached additional dwelling unit awaits above the three-car garage! This space is a fully equipped guest house with one bedroom, a full bathroom, kitchen, private balcony, and living room with a fireplace. 

 
OUTDOOR AMENITIES:

• The front yard displays a grand & recently paved driveway accented with exquisite stonework, thoughtful landscaping, and extra parking area for guests!
• The extravagant & expansive spaces will meet all of your outdoor needs; multiple patios and a sundeck for entertaining or relaxing, a sparkling pool & spa with an automated pool cover, a built-in firepit, a bocce ball court with string lights, enchanting gardens with fruit trees & pathways, areas for play, and breathtaking views from every angle displaying Lafayette from sunrise to sunset.
• This special property provides 8.53 acres of land with private trails weaving up your hillside; perfect for mountain biking, hiking, and horse riding! There is also a chicken coop and goat pen, an additional firepit with views, space for raised garden beds or vineyards to indulge your green thumb, and multiple mature oak trees for highly-desired shade & privacy.
• This home is conveniently located close to downtown Lafayette’s restaurants & stores, BART, HWY 24, and enjoys top-rated Lafayette schools including Happy Valley elementary just minutes away!