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
Offering a distinctive blend of suburban grace, urban flair and peaceful wilderness, this delightful and spacious 4 bedroom (plus office & bonus room), 3 bath, 3,557+/- sq ft Lafayette home has it all. Situated on a flat .67+/- ac lot, this property enjoys unparalleled indoor-outdoor spaces.
Beautifully landscaped and designed .67+/- acre flat lot includes plenty of room for exploration and play, covered arbor with bench seating, pool with automatic cover and (owned) solar panels, hot tub, flat grass area, shed (currently being used as an art studio) and picturesque mature landscaping.
Situated just minutes from Lafayette and Walnut Creek’s quaint and cosmopolitan downtowns, access to Briones hiking trails, Springbrook Pool, trail to Acalanes H.S. and Springbrook Pool, Hwy 24 & 680 and BART.
Top-ranked Springhill Elementary and Acalanes High School are a short distance away while the bus stop to Stanley Intermediate is just down the street.
Offered at $2,100,000
1190WoodboroughRd.com
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
This fabulous midcentury modern jewel will be open this weekend: Saturday 1-4 and Sunday 12-3. You are only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Lafayette Reservoir, freeway access and BART, yet feel like you are miles away.
Brydon & Ives Team Lafayette, Moraga & Orinda Real Estate 
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