Living Selling Lamorinda – Love What We do!

3551 S Silver Springs, Lafayette
4 BD | 3 BA | 2,959 Square Feet | Sold for $2,900,000

SOLD off market and we are over the moon for our buyers! Love when clients become friends!

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What is there not to LOVE about living in Lamorinda?

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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Results Driven…

We love Lamorinda and we love real estate! The Brydon & Ives Team is thankful our clients see our passion for what we do. Our goal is to exceed their expectations each and every time!

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“Zoom Towns”

Coined by NPR, “Zoom Towns” are described as “housing markets that are booming as remote work takes off.” 

Forbes reports that some two million renter households may now be in the market for home ownership because they are able to telecommute. 
Work With Us! We’d love to help you find your dream home in Lamorinda

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Just Listed: Cheery. Cul-de-Sac. Contemporary.

17 Lavina Court, Orinda
3 Bed  | 2 Bath | ±1,391 Sq Ft | ±.34 Acre | $1,050,000

17LavinaCourt.com

Located on a terrific flat cul-de-sac street in the heart of Orinda, sits this darling modern style home that is move in ready.

  • Vaulted white slat ceiling throughout
  • Remodeled eat-in kitchen with new white cabinetry, Quartz countertops with backsplash, oversized sink and brand new stainless steel appliances
  • Wall of windows along entire family room and living room with a sliding glass door out to backyard
  • Updated bathrooms including master with a contemporary barn door enclosure
  • Great front and back yard spaces including a pool with room to put your own stamp on it
  • Enjoy the views from the upper sun-drenched hill with walking path surrounding ideal area for garden beds

Don’t miss this special property!

5 Real Estate Trends Emerging from COVID

Buyers want:

  1. space to exercise in a light-filled room
  2. a dedicated home office with good lighting & an elegant Zoom backdrop
  3. more privacy and space in the suburbs, the country & 2nd home destinations
  4. second home to have upgrades more typical of primary residence: more storage & expanded kitchen pantries
  5. luxurios outdoor spaces with amenities like fireplaces, tv’s, a bathroom, kitchen w/pizza oven, etc.

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What is happening in the Lamorinda Real Estate Market?

Wondering what’s up with the current real estate market in Lamorinda? Check out the these charts…

 If you think the market is flat — or even dull — think again! After the unavoidable slowdown in the Spring due to the COVID lockdown, Buyers are now actively looking for new homes to purchase.  

  • Outdoor space and pools are extremely desirable
  • Extra room is now cherished
  • A turnkey home is at the top of most Buyers’ wish lists 
  • Office space – A private, quiet place to work and do conference/Zoom calls has become a top priority
We ❤️ where we live and we are very grateful to be part of this Lamorinda community.  Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to ask us for advice. We’d love the opportunity to help you, your friends, your coworkers and your family members buy or sell a home.

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JUST LISTED: Cape Cod Charmer in Orinda

37 Stanton Avenue, Orinda
3 Bed + Office | 2.5 Bath | ±1,850 Sq Ft | ±.11 Acre | $1,225,000

37StantonAvenue.com

Located on a fantastic flat Orinda cul-de-sac street, this 3 bed / 2.5 bath / ±1850 square foot Cape Cod charmer with white picket fence and loads of character will grab your heartstrings. A darling detached structure in the backyard can be used as office or playroom. Absolutely delightful front and backyards with level grass areas and beautiful landscaping that has been expertly maintained by a “green thumb”.

Enter the white picket fence lined by beautiful roses and take the meandering brick walkway up to the porch that is framed with a fragrant trailing jasmine vine.

Lovely great room with hardwood floor, wood paneled ceiling, recessed lighting, gas fireplace with white bookshelf surround and a wall of windows overlooking the delightful front yard

Remodeled eat-in kitchen with white wood paneled ceiling, stainless steel appliances including a Viking refrigerator and Viking 6-burner range, white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, River White granite countertops, breakfast bar and spacious dining area.

Delightful sunlit family from with two skylights, built-in bookshelf, bench seat and a wall of windows including a sliding glass door out to the enchanting backyard.

A half bathroom and laundry closet with barn doors sit off this room.

Lovely master suite with hardwood floor, recessed lighting, two closets, a window overlooking the charming yard and an en-suite bathroom.

Upstairs retreat enjoys two bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled full bathroom.

Captivating backyard setting with picturesque garden…colors and textures abound, a flat grass area and a great seating area that is plumbed for a gas firepit.

A lovely separate structure is an ideal setting for an office or playroom. A storage shed sits discretely behind this structure.

Ideally located minutes from Orinda Village, freeway access, BART, Orinda Farmers’ Market, Orinda Country Club, Orinda Community Park and top-rated Wagner Ranch Elementary. Bus stop for Orinda Intermediate School is at the end of the block.

Just Listed: Wonderland. Utopia. Paradise.

1062 Larch Avenue, Moraga
5 Bedrooms + Office | 4 Baths | ±3,986 Sq Ft | ±1.31 Acre
$3,200,000 | 1062LarchAvenue.com

Drive through the gate into this unparalleled private oasis and enjoy an exceptionally extraordinary property. An expansive front grass area with a Silver Maple tree greets you as you pull up the driveway to the 4-car garage.  This gorgeous ±3,986 square foot home is situated on a ±1.31 acre flat lot surrounded by beautiful grounds, seating and entertainment areas in every direction. Comfortable living spaces throughout, this 5 bed + office / 4 bath house is the perfect culmination of architectural significance and livability.

Welcoming formal entry with crown molding and coat closet

Stunning living room with cathedral vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace and three walls with windows including a glass sliding glass door out to the private side yard with seating area and in-ground spa

Spacious formal dining room with beautiful beamed ceiling, crown molding, and privacy doors that can be closed when entertaining



Fabulous great room off kitchen with skylight, wainscoting and custom built-in entertainment center flanked by built-in bench seats


Phenomenal eat-in chef’s kitchen overlooking both the driveway and backyard with built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, 2 Bosch dishwashers, Shaw farmhouse sink, Wolf range with 4 burners + griddle + grill and custom hood, walk-in pantry, over-sized island with prep sink and seating and a built-in desk with cabinetry

Sunlit casual dining area surrounded by bay windows overlooking the incredible entertainer’s backyard

Secondary entry off the kitchen with a great mud room set up

Chic laundry room with Poplar shelf, sink, cabinetry, built-in iron and clothes drying bar

Main floor bedroom wing enjoys 3 bedrooms including a bedroom with en-suite bathroom, the master suite, and a stunning secondary bathroom with skylight, shiplap walls, gorgeous Restoration light fixture, Elemental trough sink and free-standing tub

Serene and stylish master retreat with gorgeous David Hicks wallpaper accent wall, walk-in closet plus secondary closet and French door out to the private patio with in-ground spa

Master bathroom enjoys double vanity, shower and a separate water closet with toilet and bidet

Beautiful staircase with cable and poplar wood railing up to awesome upstairs hangout that enjoys 3 bedrooms, full bathroom with double vanity and a central “hangout” room with cathedral vaulted ceiling and a poplar wall with drawers and tv

Fabulous 4-car garage – 4th bay could be a hangout space as it enjoys a built-in bar with seating and cabinetry

Backyard Paradise? Yes, Yes Yes!!!!

  • Beautiful pool with rock step diving board & wide step/shelf for young children to play
  • In-ground hot tub
  • Play structure
  • Sandbox
  • In-ground trampoline
  • Batting cage
  • Saloon playhouse
  • Sports court
  • 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 “off-roading”
  • Picnic table area under the trees
  • Vegetable garden
  • Cherry, lemon, lime, fig, pear, apple, persimmon and plum trees
  • Old barn that could be turned into a cabana, in-law/au-pair cottage or office

    As day turns to dusk, this beautiful sprawling oasis awaits you in the heart of Moraga!

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.

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