Living Selling Lamorinda – Love What We do!

3551 S Silver Springs, Lafayette
4 BD | 3 BA | 2,959 Square Feet | Sold for $2,900,000

SOLD off market and we are over the moon for our buyers! Love when clients become friends!

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Just Listed in Orinda: Breathtaking. Brilliant. Beauty.

4 Bedrooms + Detached Office | 2.5 Baths | 2,538± SqFt | 1± Acre

Just minutes from town, BART and freeway access sits this beautiful renovated custom home of contemporary design. Built on a stunning 1± acre property with beautiful and ever-changing views of the Orinda Valley and the reservoir, this sizeable property offers considerable privacy, abundance of interior natural lighting, and meticulous custom appointments including 2,300± sq ft of IPE decks with cable railing, cedar infinity hot tub and naturally temp controlled 300+ bottle wine cellar. This sleek and spectacular turn-key home is the essence of sophisticated Orinda living. Understated from the street view, one must enter through the home to experience the beauty within.

The remodeled layout maximizes the breathtaking views while retaining a feeling of home and warmth. The spacious dining area opens to a large IPE deck with forever views of Orinda valley for year round indoor/outdoor living. Step inside the floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to enjoy a wood-burning fireplace and designer kitchen with custom high-end cabinetry, brand new stainless steel appliances (5-burner Dacor gas stove, warming drawer, double ovens, French door refrigerator), and pantry closet. Escape to the detached office for complete privacy and focus for remote work.

Two bedrooms and a full bathroom are located on the main level – one with French doors out to the stunning IPE upper deck overlooking the glorious views. Two additional newly remodeled bedrooms, including the master suite are located upstairs – one with French doors to a private IPE balcony with a clear view of Mt. Diablo. The master suite enjoys a spa-like bathroom with double vanity, spacious shower area with bench and freestanding bathtub, and a walk-in closet with Elfa Closet system.

On the lower level is a dedicated wine cellar that opens to the infinity cedar hot tub for amazing stargazing. A functional workshop room and additional storage space is located in the lower level.

1± acres of unparalleled peaceful and tranquil serenity with no neighbors on any side. Large koi pond with mature koi and soothing waterfall. Listen to the birds chirping while taking in the remarkable setting amongst the splendid oak trees. A terraced landscaped yard enjoys a year-round garden and a full walking path around the entire property.

Newly Added and/or Updated Special Features:
~5 new IPE decks adding up to 2,300± sq ft with cable railing
~Remodeled living room, dining room, master bedroom + walk-in closet, all bathrooms, wine cellar, guest bedroom, & laundry room
~New driveway retaining wall & driveway extension
~Newly added detached office behind garage
~New roof – Landmark Solaris 30-year Ultra -Cool shingle roof
~Cedar infinity hot tub on lower deck
~Year-round 3,000± sq ft garden with (2) 250 sq. ft redwood finished planter boxes
~8 WiFi-enabled Irrigation Zones controlled through mobile app
~Koi pond renovation and waterfall with 7 beautiful mature koi, 4 WiFi-controlled pumps
~300 bottle wine cellar cave
~Seismic retrofit – bolted cripple walls to foundation
~Completely new high-end HVAC system: 2 furnaces, 2 ACs, all new R-8 ducts, controlling 4 zones through Nest thermostats
~New Synthetic grass area with new vinyl fence
~Rinnai Tankless water heater with app controlled hot water recirculation
~New washer / dryer
~AT&T Fiber Internet (ideal for working remotely)
~New interior painting throughout

244ElToyonal.com | Offered at $1,975,000

Just Listed: Simply Fabulous in Burton Valley

320 Lowell Lane E, Lafayette
4 Bed | 3 Full  | ±3,115 Sq Ft + ±120 Sq Ft ADU | ±.29 Acre 
Offered at $2,295,000 | 320LowellLaneE.com

Situated on a fabulous corner lot of a picture-perfect flat Burton Valley cul-de-sac street sits this wonderful expanded single-story rancher. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this ±3,115 square foot sunlit home enjoys an open floorplan with walls of glass enjoying the delightful backyard with flat grass area, sparling pool/hot tub, and a separate office/gym space. 320 Lowell Lane E is the quintessential definition of California indoor-outdoor living at it finest.

  • Formal entry with skylight, crown molding, and a coat closet
  • Living room with hardwood floor and woodburning fireplace flanked by windows overlooking the front yard
  • Formal dining area off living room with access to the kitchen
  • Eat-in kitchen open to spacious great room with stainless-steel double ovens, gas cook-top and hood, and a breakfast bar
  • Expansive great room open to kitchen enjoying built-in bar with beverage refrigerator, wine rack, and glass cabinetry. Walls of glass including sliding doors open to the backyard oasis
  • Delightful nook off kitchen surrounded by glass ideal for enjoying a cup of coffee, a good book, or to use as a virtual learning space
  • Full bathroom/mudroom with access to backyard/pool
  • Bedroom wing to the left of the front door enjoys 3 lovely bedrooms plus the master suite and a full bathroom with double vanity and skylight
  • Gorgeous master suite with crown molding, built-in armoire, and sliding doors flanked by windows to backyard
    • Sitting area/office with two walls of windows enjoying lovely views of the backyard and beyond
    • Spa-like bathroom with stand-alone tub, double vanity, shower with bench seat, separate water closet, and a skylight
    • Double walk-in closets with skylight
  • Separate laundry room off garage with cabinetry and a sink
  • 2-car garage with cabinetry and walk-up attic access
  • Delightful backyard with flat grass area, sparkling pool and spa, and a ±120 sq. ft ADU complete w/electrical for an office or gym

Just blocks from Burton Valley Elementary, Rancho Swim & Tennis Club and trail to downtown Lafayette/Stanley Intermediate.

Call us for more info, 925.788.8345

The Predictions Are Strong!

🥠Predictions for the 2021 Bay Area market remain strong with many city buyers escaping to the fabulous Lamorinda “burbs” in search of home office space, more square footage, and backyards (pools!).

“The market is outperforming expectations even with low inventory. Rates are at historic lows and sales have rebounded to their highest level in 15 years.” (Contra Costa Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist for California, Jordan Levine)  

 🚚If you are considering making a move or are trying to encourage a co-worker or friend to come check out the best community in the East Bay, we’d love to hear from you!

Work With Us!
925.788.8345

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Creating Home Office Space

You don’t need to have a dedicated office to be successful when working from home.
 
Designate a space or room in your home to do work and set yourself up for success–make sure the space is clean, quiet, and provides privacy to take important meetings and phone calls. Consider adding artwork and greenery to make it a more inviting and creative space.

Make it a space you love and enjoy!

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Just Listed: Breathtaking Bella Vista Beauty

231 Los Santos Court, Moraga
4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | ±3,313 Sq Ft | ±.46 Acre | Offered at $2,395,000
231LosSantosCourt.com

Nestled in the idyllic Moraga hills, sits this exquisite single level custom Bella Vista home built in 2019. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this ±3,313 square foot open-concept home sits at the end of a delightful cul-de-sac surrounded by open space, majestic oaks, complete privacy and some of the most spectacular panoramic views in all of Lamorinda. This home has been extensively upgraded throughout including a state-of-the-art Net Zero power island and climate control system (grid independent) and a 240-volt electric vehicle hook up in garage. Top this off with a beautifully landscaped backyard with the most glorious views and ultimate privacy.

  • Welcoming front courtyard
  • Formal entry with windows flanking front door, vaulted ceiling, and a coat closet
  • Stunning sunlit chef’s kitchen open to great room with expansive island/breakfast bar, Precision cabinetry, quartz countertops, walk-in pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances including a 48” Dual Wolf Fuel 6-burner range, 84” Sub Zero Refrigerator and separate 84” freezer, 24×84” Sub Zero wine column, Miele dishwasher, and built-in Thermador microwave….not to mention views, views, and more views!
  • Spacious great room with two walls of windows taking in the endless view, vaulted ceiling, and a glass door to the backyard
  • Informal dining area that opens to both the kitchen and great room with built-in custom cabinetry, U-line wine refrigerator, and a wall of windows including sliding glass doors that open out to beautiful patio
  • Luxurious master suite with coffered ceiling and glorious views. Grand master bath with two separate vanities, large shower with bench, separate water closet, and a walk-in closet
  • Three spacious secondary bedrooms (two that share a “jack and jill” style bathroom and one with it’s own en-suite bathroom) plus a lovely powder room off the hall for guests
  • Wonderful laundry room/mud room with Miele washer and dryer that accesses the garage
  • Finished garage with epoxy floor, built-in cabinetry, peg-wall, and a 240-volt electrical vehicle hook-up
  • Beautifully landscaped backyard with views of the hills and beyond in every direction, petanque court, lovely fountain, and decomposed granite paths
  • Just minutes from Rheem Shopping Center, Moraga Commons Park, top-rated Moraga schools, downtown Lafayette, and fantastic hiking and biking trails.

What is there not to LOVE about living in Lamorinda?

What is there not to absolutely 💓about Lamorinda?!?

Great people, delightful neighborhood pockets, top-rated schools, delicious restaurants, fabulous hiking/biking trails, beautiful parks…..we could go on and on forever!

We’d Love to show you personally all that this incredible community has to offer!

la · mōr · inda = Lafayette/Moraga/Orinda
aka: Lamorinda

Locals term referring to these cities that share many characteristics. Often thought of as one big town.

Live Where You Love.
Love Where You Live.

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Just Sold With 9 Offers In Orinda

Super excited for our incredible clients…..NINE, yes 9️⃣offers on this fabulous home and now it is theirs!

We are grateful they trusted our guidance and input to help them make the winning bid. Orinda just gained another fabulous homeowner!

11 Rae Drive, Orinda | 4 Bd | 2 Ba | ±1,812 Sq Ft | ±.67 Acre

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Results Driven…

We love Lamorinda and we love real estate! The Brydon & Ives Team is thankful our clients see our passion for what we do. Our goal is to exceed their expectations each and every time!

WORK WITH US!
Brydon & Ives Team
925.788.7345
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