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!
Just minutes from town, BART and freeway access sits this beautiful renovated custom home of contemporary design. Built on a stunning 1± acre property with beautiful and ever-changing views of the Orinda Valley and the reservoir, this sizeable property offers considerable privacy, abundance of interior natural lighting, and meticulous custom appointments including 2,300± sq ft of IPE decks with cable railing, cedar infinity hot tub and naturally temp controlled 300+ bottle wine cellar. This sleek and spectacular turn-key home is the essence of sophisticated Orinda living. Understated from the street view, one must enter through the home to experience the beauty within.
The remodeled layout maximizes the breathtaking views while retaining a feeling of home and warmth. The spacious dining area opens to a large IPE deck with forever views of Orinda valley for year round indoor/outdoor living. Step inside the floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to enjoy a wood-burning fireplace and designer kitchen with custom high-end cabinetry, brand new stainless steel appliances (5-burner Dacor gas stove, warming drawer, double ovens, French door refrigerator), and pantry closet. Escape to the detached office for complete privacy and focus for remote work.
Two bedrooms and a full bathroom are located on the main level – one with French doors out to the stunning IPE upper deck overlooking the glorious views. Two additional newly remodeled bedrooms, including the master suite are located upstairs – one with French doors to a private IPE balcony with a clear view of Mt. Diablo. The master suite enjoys a spa-like bathroom with double vanity, spacious shower area with bench and freestanding bathtub, and a walk-in closet with Elfa Closet system.
On the lower level is a dedicated wine cellar that opens to the infinity cedar hot tub for amazing stargazing. A functional workshop room and additional storage space is located in the lower level.
1± acres of unparalleled peaceful and tranquil serenity with no neighbors on any side. Large koi pond with mature koi and soothing waterfall. Listen to the birds chirping while taking in the remarkable setting amongst the splendid oak trees. A terraced landscaped yard enjoys a year-round garden and a full walking path around the entire property.
Newly Added and/or Updated Special Features: ~5 new IPE decks adding up to 2,300± sq ft with cable railing ~Remodeled living room, dining room, master bedroom + walk-in closet, all bathrooms, wine cellar, guest bedroom, & laundry room ~New driveway retaining wall & driveway extension ~Newly added detached office behind garage ~New roof – Landmark Solaris 30-year Ultra -Cool shingle roof ~Cedar infinity hot tub on lower deck ~Year-round 3,000± sq ft garden with (2) 250 sq. ft redwood finished planter boxes ~8 WiFi-enabled Irrigation Zones controlled through mobile app ~Koi pond renovation and waterfall with 7 beautiful mature koi, 4 WiFi-controlled pumps ~300 bottle wine cellar cave ~Seismic retrofit – bolted cripple walls to foundation ~Completely new high-end HVAC system: 2 furnaces, 2 ACs, all new R-8 ducts, controlling 4 zones through Nest thermostats ~New Synthetic grass area with new vinyl fence ~Rinnai Tankless water heater with app controlled hot water recirculation ~New washer / dryer ~AT&T Fiber Internet (ideal for working remotely) ~New interior painting throughout
🥠Predictions for the 2021 Bay Area market remain strong with many city buyers escaping to the fabulous Lamorinda “burbs” in search of home office space, more square footage, and backyards (pools!).
“The market is outperforming expectations even with low inventory. Rates are at historic lows and sales have rebounded to their highest level in 15 years.” (Contra Costa Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist for California, Jordan Levine)
🚚If you are considering making a move or are trying to encourage a co-worker or friend to come check out the best community in the East Bay, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
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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