Day 13 of 14: Enter to win $50 to Amphora

Go to our Instagram (@brydonives), “LIKE” ❤️ this post & TAG 2 FRIENDS for a chance to win a $50 AMPHORA gift card!

DAY 13 of our 14-day $50 Lamorinda Small Business Giveaway

This store will change your life if it hasn’t already! Amphora’s fresh extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegars are incredibly delicious AND healthy. You can customize the flavors to best suit your taste. Owned by Nate Bradley, a Lafayette local, his products are guaranteed to convince you never to use ordinary olive oil again. They have over 80 unique products on tap…and you can even sample them.

We use it on everything from salads, to breads, to meats, to fish, to your basic everyday cooking. They are currently offering curbside service. Please support them by checking out their website at amphoranueva.com or call 925.310.4681 to order your bottles of sensational oil and vinegar.

To Enter Drawing to Win $50 Amphora Gift Card:
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ONLY 1 DAY LEFT. LET’S SUPPORT LAMORINDA’S SMALL BUSINESSES!!!

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Just Listed: 1049 Via Nueva, Lafayette (Happy Valley)

Charm, beauty and character abound in this wonderful and distinctive Happy Valley treasure. Situated on an idyllic private cul-de-sac road, the picturesque front yard pulls you in with lush front grass area, mature landscaping and meandering stone path to the front door.

Sunlit formal entry with hardwood floor, crown molding, recessed lighting and two coat closets


Beautiful living room with white wood paneled vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace with white mantle and a wall of windows including an Andersen sliding glass door out to delightful backyard



Formal dining room with recessed ceiling, built-in hutch, hardwood floor and a sliding glass door out to yard for easy entertaining


Lovely eat-in chef’s kitchen that opens to the great room with 9-foot ceiling, granite countertops, double Dacor ovens, 6-burner Thermador gas stove with custom hood, walk-in pantry, an abundance of cabinetry, island with sink and large breakfast bar

Informal eating area enjoys a wall of windows including double sliding glass doors out to a tranquil creekside setting; enjoys a private deck and gorgeous Oak tree. A built-in desk with a window above sits tucked in the corner for convenience


Light drenched great room with gas fireplace and large sliding glass door out to sensational yard, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. A full bathroom is conveniently located off the great room near the door to the backyard which is great for those using the pool. An exterior shade can be used to minimize the direct sunlight into the room

Laundry room / mud room located off garage with sink and storage
Bedroom wing on the main level enjoys 3 bedrooms (one with a half bathroom) as well as a full secondary bathroom located off the hall


Elegant upstairs master suite with recessed ceiling, crown molding, built-in cabinetry with shelving, a walk-in closet with organizers and a sliding glass door out to private balcony overlooking the serene setting

Gracious master bathroom with double vanity, large soaking tub with jets, separate shower, two skylights and a separate water closet
Loft located outside master suite ideal for an office, exercise space or sitting area


Top all of this off with a phenomenal backyard oasis that is both peaceful and private…pool edged with flagstone, flat grass areas, vegetable beds, spice bed, arbor with grapevines framing the dining room / living room and a persimmon, fig, pear and apple tree – an entertainer’s dream!

Just minutes from many wonderful amenities and conveniences including top–rated Happy Valley Elementary, fabulous Briones hiking trails, freeway access, BART, downtown shops and restaurants and the Lafayette Reservoir.

1049 Via Nueva offers livability and modern convenience perfectly paired with elegance and natural beauty. This is truly a super special property!

1049ViaNueva.com | $2,395,000
*Home is virtually staged.
Email bi@brydonivesteam or call 925.285.8336 for more information

#BrydonIvesTeam #LivingSellingLamorinda #LiveWhereYouLoveLoveWhereYouLive #Lafayette #Moraga #Orinda #Lamorinda #TopProducingAgents #IndividuallyUniqueCollectivelyComplete

Win $50 Gift Certificate to Rancho Cantina!

Go to our instagram @BrydonIves and “LIKE” ❤️ this post for a chance to win a $50 Rancho Cantina Gift Certificate!
***YOU MUST TAG 2 PEOPLE ON EACH DAY’S POSTS TO BE ENTERED.

DAY 2 of our 14-day $50 Lamorinda Small Business Giveaway.

Today, we are highlighting our favorite Lafayette downtown Spanish/Mexican food restaurant, RANCHO CANTINA (@rancho_cantina). Owned and run by fabulous Lafayette residents, Julie and Erik, Rancho Cantina has everything from rustic wood fired carne asada to authentic slow braised Rancho Barbacoa. Our favorite is the carne asada California taco salad!

They are currently offering dining to- go. Even more fun, you can order their sensational MARGARITAS BY THE CARAFE TO-GO as well! Please check out their website at ranchocantina.com & call 925.282.3811 to order your next dinner & cocktail!

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Keep checking back for the next 12 days to see what tomorrow’s $50 Lamorinda small business giveaway will be!

💪 Stronger together. Tag as many people as you want to show these small business owners we are there for them!

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Coming Soon: Storybook charm in Moraga

408 Tharp Drive, Moraga

Once Upon A Time….
Experience storybook charm throughout this delightful 3 bedroom / 2 bath 1,689+/- sq. ft. turnkey home from start to finish. Character abounds beginning with the picturesque curb appeal including meticulous landscaping, paver driveway, cupola with weathervane above the garage and brick steps up to the front door. This home will capture your heart.

Sunlit living room off the foyer with an abundance of character including vaulted beamed ceiling, large bay window overlooking the lovely front yard and brick woodburning fireplace with white mantle surround flanked by built-in bookcases

Formal dining room with wall of windows overlooking the backyard enjoys an ideal flow to the updated kitchen

Sundrenched kitchen opens to the great room with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, pantry and large skylight drawing in an abundance of natural light

Fantastic family room with large slider taking you out to the serene backyard

Bedroom wing enjoys two bedrooms, a secondary hall bathroom and the beautiful master suite with sliding glass door out to the fabulous backyard

Thoughtfully designed .28 +/- acre backyard that is ready to be enjoyed with lovely patio, a flat turf play area and a fun hill to explore with a tucked away treehouse and slide

Conveniently located near top rated K-8 schools, Rancho Laguna Park and Moraga Ranch Pool

And live happily ever after...

Open Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th 1:00-4:00
Offered at $1,195,000

Just Listed: California Living At Its Finest in Lafayette

This 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom ray of sunshine in the heart of Burton Valley is ready to steal your heart! A rare turn-key single-story corner lot/cul-de-sac rambling rancher with phenomenal front and back yards!

Sensational professionally designed and landscaped backyard with bluestone hardscape, gorgeous saltwater pool with Baja shelf enjoying 3 spots to dock umbrellas, attached spa, automatic safety cover, sports court, outdoor kitchen, gas fire pit, outdoor speakers and a television with cable and Apple TV!

Mark your calendars now, we are open tomorrow and Sunday from 1-4.
2HartwoodCt.com Offered at $1,799,000


Storybook Charm in Saranap

3423FreemanRoad.com – FEEDS TO LAFAYETTE SCHOOLS

Delightful, picturesque, charming, cozy and welcoming all at once….It’s hard not to love everything about 3423 Freeman Road! This absolutely darling 3BD/2BA property nestled in the enchanting Saranap pocket, is the rare jewel you’ve been hoping to find. With quick access to both Lafayette and Walnut Creek downtowns and feeding Lafayette’s top-rated schools, we can’t help but let out a wistful sigh. The charm oozes from every nook and cranny, inside and out of this smartly updated 1,333+/-sq ft property which also features an inviting .17+/- ac yard– perfect for relaxation and entertaining.

In addition to being just minutes from the many wonderful amenities and conveniences of both downtowns, freeway access, BART and great trails are also just minutes away. 3423 Freeman offers livability and modern convenience perfectly paired with character and natural beauty!