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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Captivating. Chic. Convenient.

Just Listed: 6 Roxanne Lane, Lafayette

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

Downtown Lafayette Trail Neigborhood Charmer

3318 Beechwood Drive

3318 Beechwood Drive

Don’t miss this delightful home located in one of Lafayette’s most sought after neighborhoods. This charming turn-key 3 bedroom  / 2 bath home also enjoys a one bedroom cottage.  It is situated on a flat .17 acre lot with a wonderful stone patio, grass area, sports court, play structure & a garden.  To top it off, the Lafayette Trail can be accessed from the back gate.  K-8 schools can be accessed from this trail. 

We will be open Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00
Offered at $995,000

Call the Lisa Brydon & Kristi Ives Team for more information, 925.788.8345

 

 

Coming Soon: Happy Valley Treasure

Happy Valley Traditional!

Happy Valley Traditional!

Beautifully crafted 4BD/3BA New England traditional style home on a picturesque .7 +/- private acre lot. This exquisite 2,833 +/- sq. ft. home has grand yet intimate appeal. Step through the gate under a rose covered arbor and walk down a brick-lined path to the front door. The interior of the home matches the exterior with a grand, but warm entrance and a fluid floor plan that accommodates daily living as well as entertaining. Enjoy the wonderful yard that includes a custom cabana, great flat grass area, separate play spaces and majestic views.

Call the Brydon & Ives Team for more information, 925.285.8336

Rare Happy Valley, Lafayette Opportunity

Sunnyhill View
Fantastic opportunity to build your dream home or remodel the current 3BD / 2BA, 1,400+/- sq. ft. home on this stunning 5+/- acre parcel just minutes from the freeway and downtown Lafayette. Great flat area as well as some with gentle slope.  Create a beautiful vineyard and/or watch horses graze on this private Happy Valley lot. Enjoy unparalleled views of Mount Diablo, Happy Valley and beyond.

APN # 249-140-001

217,800 square feet lot

Zoned R-20

Possible subdividing opportunity (buyer to verify and confirm)

Potential horse property (buyer to verify and confirm)

Offered at $1,099,000

Call the Brydon & Ives Team for more information, 925.285.8336

Keeping Lamorinda Schools On Top

Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda are fortunate to have strong Education Foundations to ensure our students are receiving top notch education programs…even when California school budgets are getting cut. 

Lafayette Partners in Education
www.LPIE.org
For more than 33 years LPIE has been supporting Lafayette’s public schools to ensure students always receive an education rich in science, math, music, art, technology, foreign language, electives and humanities. LPIE also provide funding for support services such as instructional aides, counseling, professional development, and more. Working with the Lafayette and Acalanes school districts, they identify areas for investment in core academics and enrichment, supporting programs and efforts that might otherwise go unfunded.

Education Foundation of Orinda
www.OrindaEFO.org
Building on a tradition of strong community support for educational excellence in Orinda’s schools, the Educational Foundation of Orinda provides financial support for quality programs and enrichment opportunities which directly benefit students in the Orinda Union School District and at Miramonte High School.

Moraga Education Foundation
www.MoragaEducation.org
Moraga Education Foundation (MEF) is a nonprofit organization that funds programs in Moraga schools. These programs benefit the students attending Camino Pablo, Donald L. Rheem and Los Perales Elementary Schools, and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School in the Moraga School District and Campolindo High School in the Acalanes Union High School District. MEF’s goal is to support and enrich the educational experience of all Moraga school children in kindergarten through twelfth grade (including students from Lafayette who attend Campolindo).

Welcome Home!

CAPTIVATING MORAGA ESTATE
Open Tuesday, May 6th
from 10am-2pm & 5-7pm

Located on a quiet private road sits this gracious, light-filled 5,818 square foot home, bestowed with refined character and enhanced by numerous upgrades for comfortable everyday living.  Completed in 2006, this 5 bedroom, 5 bath home is a splendid combination of classical beauty and sophisticated elegance while offering peace and privacy on 6.6+/- acres in the heart of Moraga.  Congenial gathering points abound ranging from the elegant living room and formal dining room to the beautiful chef’s kitchen that opens to the family room with gorgeous unblocked views of the hills and beyond.

Captivating panoramic views surround you as you walk down the Flagstone path amidst this pristinely designed and manicured yard to this custom built home.  The picturesque front porch with porch swing and rocking chairs greets you setting the tone of all that is to come.

Take advantage of the abundant acreage to build a guest retreat, barn and/or plant a vineyard.  The possibilities are endless!

www.16QuailXing.com