Just Listed: Timeless Lafayette Beauty

3403 Sweet Drive, Lafayette
3 Bed  |  2.5 Bath  |  1,762 square feet  |  .34 acre

Be swept away by this timeless, remodeled beauty that has it all: privacy, charm, and views! Its open floor plan flows seamlessly from room to room.

The inviting eat-in kitchen opens to a spacious great room, complemented by a separate living room, mudroom, and beautifully remodeled bathrooms.

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Step outside to a meticulously landscaped backyard featuring an outdoor kitchen, firepit, multiple seating areas, and a stone path leading to a versatile shed—perfect for storage or a potential office.

This turn-key property is ideally situated near downtown Lafayette, offering easy access to its exceptional shops, restaurants, and award-winning schools. Blending the best of urban and suburban living, enjoy the freedom to meander downtown on weekends for a coffee, pastry, or leisurely meal, all just moments from your doorstep…the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility.

3403SweetDrive.com  |  Offered at $1,695,000

COMING SOON: Dreamy Mid-Century Jewel

49 Evergreen Drive, Orinda

3 Bed | 2 Bath |1,665 ±Sq Ft | .56 Acre | Built in 1964

Nestled just blocks from downtown Orinda, you’ll find this tranquil 1,665 +/- square foot private oasis with glorious views.

The home boasts walls of windows that seamlessly blend the indoors with the outdoors, an abundance of natural light, and stunning vaulted wood beamed ceilings throughout highlighted with numerous skylights.

Step outside to discover a delightful backyard complete with patio, lush lawn area, and multiple additional yard spaces, presenting endless possibilities.

This property effortlessly combines beauty, convenience, and an enviable location, making it a truly special find.  

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49Evergreen.com | Offered at $1,525,000

Open Houses 1:00pm – 4:00pm:
Sunday, February 18th
Saturday, February 24th
Sunday, February 25th

THE 5 D’S – Diapers, Diplomas, Diamonds, Divorce, Death

With mortgage rates at the highest since 2000, and record low inventory, what is keeping the market moving?

As @robreffkin stated on Bloomberg, “The 5 D’s” – diapers, diplomas, diamonds, divorce and death continue to keep the market moving.

The Brydon & Ives Team is happy to provide you with localized Lamorinda statistics and market insight to help you with your real estate needs.

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Just Listed: Stylish Lafayette Sensation

224 Seclusion Valley Way, Lafayette
5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 3,828 Square Feet | .79 Acres | Built in 2019

Offering privacy, perfection, and the finest in California indoor-outdoor living, this custom retreat nestled on .79 acres is infused with everything required to create the ultimate lifestyle.

With an open and light-drenched floor plan, this 3,828 square foot, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath beauty enjoys designer-appointed interiors including tray ceilings, large chefs’ kitchen with oversized island open to the dining area and great room, opulent primary suite, and spacious primary bath. Each secondary bedroom has access to an en-suite bathroom. Understated from the front, this custom beauty spares no attention to detail. 

The luxurious resort-like backyard oasis, accessed from the main living area, creates a fabulous retreat set against the beautiful backdrop of endless panoramic views and a serene oak grove. The custom geometric swimming pool accented by a modern architectural wall, waterfall, and spa provides ambiance and tranquility.

Offered at $3,895,000  |  224SeclusionValleyWay.com
Open Saturday 1:00-4:00pm

Happy New Year from the Brydon & Ives Team!

Wrapping up 2022 and our 17th year as business partners, we are excited to ring in 2023! As we reflect on one of the most interesting real estate markets we’ve encountered in each of our 20+ year careers as Realtors in Lamorinda, we want to say THANK YOU to our many clients who have trusted us to be a part of their house buying/selling adventure. It is incredibly fulfilling to have a career where clients become friends and friends become clients all while being a trusted advisor throughout this exciting milestone. We love what we get the privilege to do every day and are truly grateful!

Wishing all our clients, family, and friends a NEW YEAR filled with love, health, adventure and loads of laughter!

Cheers,
Lisa Brydon & Kristi Ives

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JUST LISTED: Blissful Burton Valley Beauty

  528 Silverado Drive, Lafayette
4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 2,157+/- Square Feet | .25 Acre

Be charmed by this delightful Burton Valley beauty that is move-in ready and offers a sunlit open floorplan with great living spaces. Located on a tree-lined street, this turn-key home is situated on a flat .25-acre lot with a terrific private backyard. Relish the freedom of living just blocks from both hiking & biking trails, Burton Valley Elementary, Rancho Colorados Swim & Tennis Club, and Lafayette Community Park and Fields.

528SilveradoDrive.com | Offered at $2,135,000

  • Formal entry with hardwood floor, crown molding, and coat closet
  • Inviting living room with wood-burning fireplace with white molding mantle and a wall-to-wall window overlooking the front yard
  • Formal dining room enjoying access to the kitchen with wainscoting and large window
  • Sun-drenched kitchen open to the great room with stainless steel appliances including double Dacor ovens and gas range, refrigerator with white panel front, breakfast bar with two lovely sconces above and a skylight drawing in an abundance of natural light
  • Delightful great room open to kitchen enjoying coffered ceiling, built-in cabinetry, and Andersen sliding glass doors flanked by windows out to the backyard oasis
  • A half bathroom and a laundry room with corner windows, sink, and cabinetry are located off the great room
  • Bedroom wing to the left of the entry enjoys three lovely bedrooms plus the primary suite and a full bathroom with door to the backyard
  • Lovely primary suite with crown molding, two closets, and an Andersen sliding glass door out to the backyard
  • Elegantly remodeled primary bathroom with sliding barn door
  • Wonderful and private backyard with large patio and great flat grass area

Don’t miss this absolutely lovely Burton Valley home!

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The Brydon & Ives Team

  • Ranked Top 1.5% of Small Teams in the Country by Real Trends – 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Ranked Top 100 Agents in Contra Costa County
  • 9-Time Recipient of the Five Star Professional Award (Awarded to less than 1% of agents)
  • 69 5-Star Zillow Reviews

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JUST LISTED: Burton Valley Traditional Meets Farmhouse Chic

 3153 Indian Way, Lafayette
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,484  +/-square feet | .23+/- acre

Situated on a fabulous corner lot with a picturesque wrap-around front yard that enjoys a white picket fence and a meandering path lined with brick up to the front door, this simply enchanting rambling rancher with farmhouse chic vibe will pull at every one of your heart strings. Offering unparalleled indoor – outdoor spaces, this 4 bedroom / 3 bath home is California living at its finest. Set on a .23+/- flat acre, 3153 Indian Way is conveniently located just blocks from Burton Valley Elementary, Rancho Swim & Tennis Club, and the trails to Lafayette Community Park and downtown Lafayette.

3153IndianWay.com | Offered at $2,495,000

  • Sunlit entry with idyllic Dutch door, hardwood floors, and coat closet
  • Spacious living room with two-sided fireplace, recessed lighting, and windows overlooking the wonderful front yard. French doors separate this room from the den (which could also be used as an office or playroom)
  • Charming den with hardwood floors, recessed lighting and windows looking out to the front yard
  • Fabulous chefs eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner gas range with custom panel front, Miele dishwasher, GE refrigerator, oven, and microwave convection oven, spacious breakfast bar/island with additional storage, and skylight drawing in additional natural light
  • Dining area enjoys a wrap-around bench with storage anchored by a lovely chandelier, two-sided fireplace with custom wood mantle, and French doors out to the backyard paradise

  • Bedroom wing enjoys two secondary bedrooms, a spacious remodeled hall bathroom, and a third bedroom with lovely en-suite bathroom and doors out to the backyard
  • Expansive master suite with hardwood floors, walk-in closet, and an updated bathroom with double vanity, linen closet, and separate shower/water closet
  • Step out to the delightful private backyard with covered seating area, sparkling pool (with solar heating) and hot tub. Enjoy gardening in the beds on the side of the house

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The Brydon & Ives Team

  • Ranked Top 1.5% of Small Teams in the Country U.S. by Real Trends – 2020, 2021
  • Ranked Top 100 Agents in Contra Costa County
  • 9-Time Recipient of the Five Star Professional Award (Awarded to less than 1% of agents)
  • 69 5-Star Zillow Reviews

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Just Listed: Stunning. Sophisticated. Sensational.

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