Niche agrees with the Brydon & Ives Team. Their 2019 list is out and Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda ALL made it into the list of Best CA Suburbs to Raise a Family (AND all are in the top 20!). There really is no better place! Call us to find out why we love where we live.
#7 – Moraga
#18 – Lafayette
#19 – Orinda
www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-suburbs-for-families/s/california/
✔️Perched on top of the world with stunning views of Mt. Diablo
✔️Tucked back off long driveway with serene privacy
✔️Chic modern design
✔️Separate guest house
✔️Surrounded by delightful yard spaces
✔️Minutes from downtown, BART, freeway, restaurants & shopping
1096oakhillroad.com Offered at $1,795,000
Open Sunday, September 15th from 1:00 – 4:00
Perched “on top of the world” with spectacular views of Mount Diablo and the surrounding valley sits this delightful Lafayette oasis. Located just minutes from downtown and freeway access while being tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this turnkey home will steal your heart.
• A brick walkway leads you to a private front entry with double glass doors
• Large chef’s kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances including double oven, gas cooktop and wine refrigerator. Enjoy prepping meals at the island with butcher block top while guests sit at the expansive breakfast counter or on the built-in bench. A large skylight floods the kitchen with natural light and a French door takes you out to the serene deck
• Formal dining room conveniently located off the kitchen with a wall of windows taking in the spectacular view and French doors that lead to the back deck
• Sensational sunlit living room with rustic wood paneled vaulted ceiling, fireplace with custom mantle, hardwood floors and a French door out to the deck. Encircled with windows, this room overlooks the breathtaking views of Mt. Diablo and beyond
• Wake up each morning to endless views from the spacious upstairs master suite with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet plus an additional separate closet. Master bathroom enjoys a double vanity, oversized bathtub, shower with rain shower head and skylight
• Expansive downstairs area includes three bedrooms, a secondary bathroom and a laundry room
• Enjoy all that this .89+/- acre property has to offer including grass area, large deck in which to entertain and take in the views, a darling playhouse and the endless adventure the surrounding hills provide
Located down the road from outstanding restaurants and shops, the Lafayette Trail and a “hop-skip-and jump” from freeway access and BART and only minutes from top-rated K-12 schools
6RoxanneLane.com
Offered at $1,395,000
Open Sat. July 13th and Sun. July 14th 1-4
This beautifully crafted 3,877+/- square foot Burton Valley retreat on .94+/- acre is a splendid combination of classic beauty and sophisticated elegance enhanced by numerous upgrades and luxury appointments. Completely rebuilt in 2006, this extraordinary 4 bedroom plus an office/bonus room, 3.5 bath masterpiece enjoys peaceful, gated privacy, complete with meticulously landscaped grounds, a sparking pool with automatic cover, flat grass area, outdoor fire pit surrounded by Connecticut Blue Stone, charming chicken coop, 96 Cabernet vines, 3-car garage with finished epoxy floor finish and a luxurious outdoor pavilion.
This sophisticated architectural masterpiece has been thoughtfully designed and offers an innovative and modern one-and-a-half story floor plan with beautiful views of the surrounding hills and beyond. The fully equipped eat-in kitchen provides the form and function any cooking enthusiast covets with double Wolf ovens, Thermador 6-burner gas stove and warming drawer, prep sink, spacious pantry and a separate bar area with wine refrigerator. Many memorable occasions will take place in the separate formal dining room that is in close proximity to the kitchen and living areas of the home. Boasting astounding views of the surrounding foothills, this charismatic home enjoys indoor/outdoor living at its finest….an entertainer’s dream come true.
620 Michael Lane is conveniently located just blocks from Burton Valley Elementary, Rancho Colorados Swim & Tennis Club and trail access.
620 Michael Lane.com
Offered at $3,150,000
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They challenge the status quo and you reap the benefits.
We love that the Lafayette Police Department offers the Good Neighbor Vacation Home Check Program!
If you tell them you are going to be on vacation, they will have a member of their team check your home every day and send you a text or an e-mail to let you know they were there and that everything
looks fine. It’s a free service they provide to their residents.
Office: (925) 283-3680
3318 Beechwood Drive
Don’t miss this delightful home located in one of Lafayette’s most sought after neighborhoods. This charming turn-key 3 bedroom / 2 bath home also enjoys a one bedroom cottage. It is situated on a flat .17 acre lot with a wonderful stone patio, grass area, sports court, play structure & a garden. To top it off, the Lafayette Trail can be accessed from the back gate. K-8 schools can be accessed from this trail.
We will be open Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00
Offered at $995,000
Call the Lisa Brydon & Kristi Ives Team for more information, 925.788.8345
Happy Valley Traditional!
Beautifully crafted 4BD/3BA New England traditional style home on a picturesque .7 +/- private acre lot. This exquisite 2,833 +/- sq. ft. home has grand yet intimate appeal. Step through the gate under a rose covered arbor and walk down a brick-lined path to the front door. The interior of the home matches the exterior with a grand, but warm entrance and a fluid floor plan that accommodates daily living as well as entertaining. Enjoy the wonderful yard that includes a custom cabana, great flat grass area, separate play spaces and majestic views.
Call the Brydon & Ives Team for more information, 925.285.8336
Don’t miss this absolutely charming Burton Valley home with a wonderful floor plan including an open kitchen & family room set-up. Enjoy 2,377+/- square feet that includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus an optional 4th bedroom/bonus room downstairs. Located on a .77+/- acre lot with fantastic flat grass area, patio, private deck space and gardening beds.
Located only a couple of blocks from Burton Valley Elementary, Merriewood Preschool, Rancho Colorados Swim and Tennis Club and a great trail that can drop you off at Lafayette Community Park & Lafayette Community Center.
Offered at $1,299,000
Open Sunday July 6th & 13th from 1-4pm
Fantastic opportunity to build your dream home or remodel the current 3BD / 2BA, 1,400+/- sq. ft. home on this stunning 5+/- acre parcel just minutes from the freeway and downtown Lafayette. Great flat area as well as some with gentle slope. Create a beautiful vineyard and/or watch horses graze on this private Happy Valley lot. Enjoy unparalleled views of Mount Diablo, Happy Valley and beyond.
APN # 249-140-001
217,800 square feet lot
Zoned R-20
Possible subdividing opportunity (buyer to verify and confirm)
Potential horse property (buyer to verify and confirm)
Offered at $1,099,000
Call the Brydon & Ives Team for more information, 925.285.8336
Brydon & Ives Team Lafayette, Moraga & Orinda Real Estate 
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