PROPERTY POST:
T he ultimate triple play - two magnificent homes on three legal parcels create a luxurious estate in Lafayette. Even before arriving at the main gate on Happy Valley Road, you realize something extraordinary awaits, a stunning oasis that is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s finest real estate properties. Three legal parcels being sold together form this spectacular 6.88-acre estate: a 13,757 square-foot Main Residence on 3.6 acres with guest cottage; a 8,064 square foot Guest Home on 2.3 acres with extraordinary recreational facilities; and a 0.98 acre Orchard lot with lovely gardens. The dramatic entrance to the Main Residence, with sculptural fountain and soothing pond, sets the tone for the European sensibilities found throughout the home, including a plastered barrel vault ceiling, rounded walls and corners, French pillowed limestone floors, tilt-turn custom windows and arched French doors. Specifically designed to showcase the original owners’ extensive art collection, the Main Residence remains a work of art in itself, with its neutral, monochromatic interior a backdrop for décor of any taste. Meticulously enhanced by its current owners, this home boasts a well-planned, flowing floorplan with views of the surrounding landscape and natural beauty, with easy access to the patios and gardens. Built by the current owners, the gorgeous Guest Home on 2.3 acres can easily stand alone for full-time living but is masterfully integrated with the Main Residence as a recreational and entertainment paradise. With its own gated entry, the Guest Home welcomes both intimate and large gatherings. The inviting living space is functionally divided to suit an active family lifestyle. The property’s indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, including a 15-seat theater with banquette and wet bar, a dramatic pool with 2 spas and a grotto with cascading waterfalls, a full-sized sport court for tennis and basketball, batting cage and gym, provide a resort-like atmosphere for relaxation, fitness, and play. The accessible, fully usable 0.98-acre Orchard Lot, with a large putting green and Bocce Ball Court, compliments the two adjoining properties and serves as the owner’s orchard –providing an oasis for family gardening, leisurely strolls, and over all serenity. This incredible property sits just minutes from the area’s highly acclaimed schools, upscale shops and restaurants, immense arts and entertainment, and diverse recreational activities, with the on-going excitement of San Francisco and Silicon Valley just a short drive away.