Stylish Lafayette Sensation with Sweeping Views

216 SECLUSION VALLEY WAY, LAFAYETTE

5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 3,674 Square Feet | .48 Acre
Built in 2018 | $3,200,000

Stunning newer construction home with majestic panoramic views on stunning .48-acre lot. No detail was spared: high-end finishes throughout, gourmet kitchen and great room that open to a magnificent California room, luxurious primary suite with breathtaking views, and lovely yard with multiple entertaining/dining areas.

An entertainer’s dream: the chefs eat-in kitchen overlooks the expansive great room with high-end appliances including a 6-burner + griddle Thermador range with pot-filler, large walk-in pantry, and spacious island that provides additional seating, prep sink, beverage refrigerator, and supplementary storage. Light streams in through the wall of windows off the dining area.

Satisfying the California ideal of indoor-outdoor living, the comfortably elegant great room opens to this well-appointed California room with fireplace. The serene outdoor setting overlooks majestic oaks and spectacular views while also benefiting from a lovely yard with multiple entertaining/dining areas providing many months of dining al fresco. 

The elegant primary suite enjoys stunning views, a luxurious bathroom, and a walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms are located on the main level. An en-suite bedroom is situated downstairs.

Beyond the privacy afforded from the lovely location, the pulse of Lafayette is in close proximity. Wonderful restaurants and shopping, trails for jogging and dog walking, hiking in Briones, and top-rated Lafayette schools are all located nearby.

A property that is truly a rare treasure for many generations to come!

216SeclusionValleyWay.com

Lafayette newer construction beauty that feeds to top-rated Lafayette schools and enjoys panoramic views!

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Just Listed: Stunning. Sophisticated. Sensational.

3258 Surmont Drive, Lafayette
Open Sunday, March 27th from 1:00 – 4:00

With sophistication and sweeping views, this stunningly crafted rebuilt home is nothing short of superb. Completely taken down to the studs and thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes and fine attention to detail, the interior enjoys an open and fluid floor plan that accommodates comfortable daily living as well as entertaining. With walls of windows and a 1,632 ±square foot deck off the main living area, this stunning home embraces unparalleled vistas from the Carquinez Straits to Mt. Diablo.

DINING ROOM:
Elegant formal dining room with 10-foot ceiling plus a recessed inlay, beautiful gas fireplace flanked by windows, and a large sliding glass door out to private front porch

KITCHEN:
Form and function are exquisitely expressed in the artistically customized chef’s kitchen which incorporates the incredible unobstructed views. Beautiful Silestone quartz counters with glass tile backsplash, spacious island providing seating for casual dining as well as additional counterspace, high-end stainless-steel appliances including a 6-burner Wolf range, Wolf microwave, and Sub-Zero refrigerator.

GREAT ROOM:
Stunning great room adjoining the eat-in kitchen with 12-foot ceiling and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows embracing the breathtaking setting and satisfying the California ideal of indoor/outdoor living.

POWDER ROOM:
The delightful powder room is conveniently located for guests off the main living areas.

MAIN LEVEL BEDROOMS AND BATHROOM:
Two lovely bedrooms located on the main level each with walls of glass including sliding glass doors that take you out to the fabulous back deck. Both enjoy stylish custom black-out drapery. A spacious secondary bathroom offers a large shower with bench.                                                          

PRIMARY SUITE:                                              
The elegant upstairs primary suite is a peaceful retreat enjoying a wall of glass including doors out to your own private balcony that incorporates the incredible vista view, two separate walk-in closets with custom built-ins, and custom black-out drapery. The luxurious custom master bath enjoys a double vanity with glass tile backsplash, spacious open-end shower, floor-to-ceiling window, and separate water closet.

UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS / OFFICE:
Two additional upstairs bedrooms with custom closets share a gorgeous bathroom with soaking tub.

LAUNDRY ROOM:
The laundry room enjoys an abundance of cabinetry, sink, and side-by-side front loading LG washing machine and dryer.

3-CAR GARAGE:
3-car garage with epoxy floor, cabinetry, storage hanging system, and custom garage doors.

BACKYARD:
Ambience, privacy, beauty…ideal setting for relaxing, everyday easy living, casual entertaining, or for those special large-scale events. With unparalleled views, the outdoor space includes a 1632 ±square foot TimberTech AZEK deck with custom metal welded railing, Bullfrog Stil Series Spa, outdoor speakers, an additional off-driveway parking area, and a lower yard space that could be turned into a play area, vineyard or large vegetable garden – a blank canvas to create your dream backyard.


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Just Listed in Orinda: Breathtaking. Brilliant. Beauty.

4 Bedrooms + Detached Office | 2.5 Baths | 2,538± SqFt | 1± Acre

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

244ElToyonal.com | Offered at $1,975,000

Just Listed: Breathtaking Bella Vista Beauty

231 Los Santos Court, Moraga
4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | ±3,313 Sq Ft | ±.46 Acre | Offered at $2,395,000
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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.

Coming Soon: Downtown Orinda Jewel

Just minutes from town, BART and freeway access sits this meticulous property with custom appointments abound. This sleek and spectacular turn-key home is the essence of sophisticated Orinda living. Understated from street view, one must enter through the courtyard doors to experience the beauty within. 
Coming on the market in less than a week!!!!

Call us for more info, 925.285.8336

Brydon & Ives Team, Compass
DRE# 01408025 / 01367466