Just Listed: Stunning. Sophisticated. Sensational.

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3258 Surmont Drive, Lafayette
Open Sunday, March 27th from 1:00 – 4:00

With sophistication and sweeping views, this stunningly crafted rebuilt home is nothing short of superb. Completely taken down to the studs and thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes and fine attention to detail, the interior enjoys an open and fluid floor plan that accommodates comfortable daily living as well as entertaining. With walls of windows and a 1,632 ±square foot deck off the main living area, this stunning home embraces unparalleled vistas from the Carquinez Straits to Mt. Diablo.

DINING ROOM:
Elegant formal dining room with 10-foot ceiling plus a recessed inlay, beautiful gas fireplace flanked by windows, and a large sliding glass door out to private front porch

KITCHEN:
Form and function are exquisitely expressed in the artistically customized chef’s kitchen which incorporates the incredible unobstructed views. Beautiful Silestone quartz counters with glass tile backsplash, spacious island providing seating for casual dining as well as additional counterspace, high-end stainless-steel appliances including a 6-burner Wolf range, Wolf microwave, and Sub-Zero refrigerator.

GREAT ROOM:
Stunning great room adjoining the eat-in kitchen with 12-foot ceiling and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows embracing the breathtaking setting and satisfying the California ideal of indoor/outdoor living.

POWDER ROOM:
The delightful powder room is conveniently located for guests off the main living areas.

MAIN LEVEL BEDROOMS AND BATHROOM:
Two lovely bedrooms located on the main level each with walls of glass including sliding glass doors that take you out to the fabulous back deck. Both enjoy stylish custom black-out drapery. A spacious secondary bathroom offers a large shower with bench.                                                          

PRIMARY SUITE:                                              
The elegant upstairs primary suite is a peaceful retreat enjoying a wall of glass including doors out to your own private balcony that incorporates the incredible vista view, two separate walk-in closets with custom built-ins, and custom black-out drapery. The luxurious custom master bath enjoys a double vanity with glass tile backsplash, spacious open-end shower, floor-to-ceiling window, and separate water closet.

UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS / OFFICE:
Two additional upstairs bedrooms with custom closets share a gorgeous bathroom with soaking tub.

LAUNDRY ROOM:
The laundry room enjoys an abundance of cabinetry, sink, and side-by-side front loading LG washing machine and dryer.

3-CAR GARAGE:
3-car garage with epoxy floor, cabinetry, storage hanging system, and custom garage doors.

BACKYARD:
Ambience, privacy, beauty…ideal setting for relaxing, everyday easy living, casual entertaining, or for those special large-scale events. With unparalleled views, the outdoor space includes a 1632 ±square foot TimberTech AZEK deck with custom metal welded railing, Bullfrog Stil Series Spa, outdoor speakers, an additional off-driveway parking area, and a lower yard space that could be turned into a play area, vineyard or large vegetable garden – a blank canvas to create your dream backyard.

The Brydon & Ives Team

  • Ranked Top 1.5% of Small Teams in the Country U.S. by Real Trends – 2020, 2021
  • 9-Time Recipient of the Five Star Professional Award (Awarded to less than 1% of agents)
  • Voted Nextdoor Favorite Realtor Team – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • 67 5-Star Zillow Reviews
Call Us! 925.285.8336

Just Listed: A Happy Valley Classic (Lafayette)

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Timeless. Beautiful. Versatile.
1258 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette
5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 4,881 ±Square Feet | .72 ±Acre

Stunning custom traditional estate situated on a private park-like setting in sought after Happy Valley. This extraordinary .72 flat ±acre property is tucked back off the road and offers an oasis of natural beauty. Offering 4,881 ±square feet, this home enjoys a flowing floor plan including a fabulous living room, private office & stunning formal dining room, topped off with a sensational backyard with separate casita, outdoor kitchen, pool, chicken coop, and bocce court.

Gorgeous living and dining rooms flank the spacious entry hall.

An entertainer’s dream, the chefs eat-in kitchen overlooks the expansive great room with large reclaimed wood beamed ceiling, built-in cabinetry and full wet bar. The kitchen, with large breakfast island, enjoys a wonderful flow from one room to the next inviting entertaining on a grand scale. Light streams in through the wall of floor to ceiling windows including French doors overlooking the spectacular grounds. A butler’s pantry with built-in Miele coffee machine leads to a large walk-in pantry.

A fabulous craft room with access to the backyard is ideal for today’s needs. A spacious office, laundry room, and bathroom complete the main floor. 

There are four upstairs bedrooms in the main residence. The sunlit primary suite enjoys a luxurious bath, walk-in closet, and separate sitting area with fireplace. Three additional upstairs bedrooms and two full baths complete the second floor. 

This well-appointed beauty overlooks stunning grounds that are equally impressive & perfectly suited to the architecture with a vast stretch of lawn, perimeter redwoods, plus a pool, outdoor kitchen, bocce court, chicken coop and numerous entertaining areas providing many months of dining al fresco. 

A gracious casita with gorgeous vaulted wood slat white beamed ceiling effortlessly frames the backyard behind the pool with Murphy bed, kitchenette, walk-in closet, and full bathroom. 

This truly one-of-a-kind property is centrally located near downtown Lafayette’s outstanding shops and restaurants, the Lafayette Reservoir, Highway 24, BART, and award-winning Lafayette schools. Rare opportunity to own a Happy Valley classic! 

Offered at $4,995,000 | 1258UpperHappyValley.com


The Brydon & Ives Team….

  • Ranked Top 1.5% of Small Teams in the Country by Real Trends – 2020, 2021
  • 9-Time Recipient of the Five Star Professional Award (Awarded to less than 1% of agents)
  • Voted Nextdoor Favorite Realtor Team – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • 66 5-Star Zillow Reviews
Call Us – 925.788.8345


Living Selling Lamorinda – Love What We do!

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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.

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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

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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!

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🥠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!

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925.788.8345

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Creating Home Office Space

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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

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