Just Listed: A Happy Valley Classic (Lafayette)

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)
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  • 66 5-Star Zillow Reviews


Coming Soon: Wonderland. Utopia. Paradise. (±1.31 Flat Acre)

5 BD + Office | 4 Baths | ± 3,986 Sq Ft. | ± 1.31 Flat Acre | $3,200,000

Drive through the gate into this unparalleled private oasis and enjoy an exceptionally extraordinary property. An expansive front grass area with Oak tree greets you as you pull up the driveway to the 4-car garage. This gorgeous ±3,986 sq ft home is situated on a ±1.31 acre flat lot surrounded by beautiful grounds, seating, and entertainment areas in every direction. Stylish yet comfortable living spaces throughout this 5 bed + office / 4 bath house is the perfect culmination of architectural significance and livability.
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Backyard Paradise? Yes! 
Shelter in Place? No Problem!

• Beautiful pool with rock step diving board & wide step/shelf for young children to play
• In-ground spa
• Play structure
• Sandbox
• Vegetable garden + lemon & lime trees
• In-ground trampoline
• Batting cage
• Saloon playhouse
• Full sized sports court for basketball, tennis, volleyball….
• Bocce court
• Turf field
• Multiple seating/entertaining areas
• Fire pit by pool
• Cement pad for a ping pong table
• Crushed granite meandering trail including mini hills for bike “off-roading”
• Picnic table area under the trees
• Original barn that could be turned into a pool cabana, in-law/au-pair cottage, or office

Conveniently located close to town, the Farmer’s Market, top-rated schools, Moraga Ranch Pool, Rancho Laguna & Moraga Commons Parks, great hiking/horseback riding trails and the cut through to Highway 13.

A once in a lifetime Lamorinda opportunity!

Call us for more info., 925.788.8345 / bi@brydonivesteam.com

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