~ Located on a private drive, tucked off the street, sits this rare Lafayette compound containing a beautifully updated main residence in addition to a detached 1215 sq. ft. studio ideal for a fully functioning office or, transform this space into a stand-alone guest house to be used as desired! ~ The low maintenance parcel with mature landscape provides wonderful valley views and privacy while the nearby path to Springhill Elementary, Acalanes High School (check availability) and local commute routes reflects this convenient, Reliez Valley location. Other nearby amenities include Briones Regional Park, Springbrook Pool and the Lafayette Tennis Club. ~ The 4 bedroom/3 bathroom main home features contemporary finishes, treehouse-like views, updated kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors, and perfectly placed windows for beautiful streams of natural light Formal and informal staircases lead to the upper level of the home complete with separate living, dining and family rooms, a remodeled eat-in kitchen, and a private secondary bedroom wing featuring two bedrooms that share a hall bath with marble finishes ~ The open eat-in kitchen features wonderful front and rear views, granite counters, top-of-the-line stainless appliances (Viking 4-burner gas range, oven and microwave, Sub-Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher), wine fridge, built-in bar seating, and doors to the back patio ~ The formal dining room is large enough to accommodate a crowd and features commissioned hand-blown glass pendant lighting, French doors to the back patio and French doors that lead to the formal living room ~ The adjacent sun-filled formal living room features an open-beam, pitched ceiling, fireplace, sliding doors to the wraparound deck, and octagon sitting area with treehouse-like views and wonderful light ~ The master suite is located on the ground level and features a relaxing octagon sitting area, tumbled travertine surrounded fireplace and a recently renovated (2014) en suite bath provides peace and relaxation with a spa-like shower room with a Wetstyle soaking tub and shower with rainfall showerhead, vanity with marble counters, dual Duravit sinks with Graff faucets, custom cabinetry with solid bronze hardware, and a walk-in closet ~ Also located on the ground level is the sun-drenched foyer with tumbled travertine floors, an additional secondary bedroom and full bath along with a convenient mud/laundry room with plenty of storage space ~ The detached studio is an enormous extension of this home and features a formal front entrance, loft office with a ½ bath, open studio with kitchenette (sink, cabinetry and mini fridge), workshop with an attached plumbed room (which can be transformed into a full bath), and adjacent, separate circular driveway for added parking. In addition, this structure runs on its own meter and has heat and air conditioning. This flexible space is an incredible opportunity with endless possibilities! ~ The low maintenance landscaping provides plenty of room for exploration and play and features a wonderful assortment of redwood, cedar and fruit trees (2 persimmon trees, 1 lemon, 1 apple, 1 apricot, 1 pear), a large back patio, basketball court, and expansive balcony perfect for enjoying views of the surrounding hills
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