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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
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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

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
231LosSantosCourt.com

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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What is there not to LOVE about living in Lamorinda?

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What is there not to absolutely 💓about Lamorinda?!?

Great people, delightful neighborhood pockets, top-rated schools, delicious restaurants, fabulous hiking/biking trails, beautiful parks…..we could go on and on forever!

We’d Love to show you personally all that this incredible community has to offer!

la · mōr · inda = Lafayette/Moraga/Orinda
aka: Lamorinda

Locals term referring to these cities that share many characteristics. Often thought of as one big town.

Live Where You Love.
Love Where You Live.

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Ultra Luxury Sales Stats in NorCal & Tahoe

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The ultra-luxury market was on fire this year. Noteworthy sales included:

  • $38,000,000 home in Incline Village
  • $24,000,000 home in San Francisco
  • $19,000,000 home in Alamo
  • $8,360,000 home in Orinda

Searches for pools had a YOY growth of 801%
Searches for waterfront had a YOY growth of 732%

Helipads, Vineyards/Wineries, and Golf Courses were also up.

Click this link to access flipbook with all the info: The Norcal + Lake Tahoe

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Open For The Winter!

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So excited, Coffee Shop has added a roof structure so we can continue to enjoy
outdoor seating through the winter!

Coffee Shop by morning ☕️
 Brew garden by night 🍻


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October Lamorinda Real Estate Market Updates

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Over the last two centuries, 90% of the world’s millionaires have been made by investing in real estate. 

For the average investor, real estate offers the best way to develop significant wealth. 
Source – Andrew Carnegie 

We’d love to help you build your real estate portfolio. Call us!☎️ 
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JUST LISTED: A Timeless and Traditional Happy Valley Treasure

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5 Bed • 3 Full Bath / 2 Half Bath • ± 3,821 Sq Ft • ±.69 Acre
Offered at $3,250,000
1191CaminoVallecito.com

One of Happy Valley’s rare treasures, this storybook home sits on a spectacular .69 acre knoll at the end of a private and secluded country lane.

Features include a beautifully updated kitchen/family room combo with French doors out to pool & gardens. bedrooms which includes second master suite on 1st floor, 3 full baths and 2 half baths. Over-sized laundry/craft room and a bonus room upstairs w/vaulted ceiling. Beautiful dining room with built in china cabinet and a sophisticated living room.

The many outstanding features along with the beautifully landscaped grounds (large lawn, pool, & spa), easy commute location and award winning schools make this a very special property!

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