Main Residence: 4 Bed + Office | 3.5 Bath | 3974± Sq. Ft. + 
1140± Sq. Ft. Upper Level Bonus | 380± Sq. Ft. Attic Storage
Vaulted 2-Car Garage: 552 Sq. Ft. + 265± Sq. Ft. Attached Studio/Gym
1.01± Acres

Some of Lafayette’s most extraordinary properties are the ones you would never know were there. At 3481 Monroe Avenue, a private drive crosses a bridge beneath a canopy of majestic oaks, and in an instant the outside world falls away. Ahead lies a custom modern farmhouse framed by an olive grove and lush gardens across 1.01± acres, a rare private retreat in the heart of downtown Lafayette.

THE MAIN RESIDENCE

Custom designed in 2009 in collaboration with architect Jeff Rogers, the residence pairs timeless farmhouse architecture with a floor plan shaped around the way people truly live. The main level offers 4,080± square feet of true single-level living, with all four bedrooms, a dedicated office, and three and a half baths. Generous gathering spaces open directly to the gardens and pool, inviting days that move freely between indoors and out and evenings when friends linger long after dinner.

The upper level is devoted entirely to 1,140± square feet of bonus space, offering wonderful flexibility for recreation, hobbies, or creative pursuits, complemented by 380± square feet of attic storage.

Its owners affectionately named it “The Cloister,” and over the years it has been the backdrop for rehearsal dinners, family gatherings, and beloved neighborhood traditions. It is a house made for bringing people together, as comfortable for a quiet night in as it is for a full table of guests.

THE GROUNDS

Step outside and the grounds reveal themselves as one of the property’s defining features. Mature oaks filter the afternoon light, and an established olive grove and layered plantings lend the setting the charm of a country hideaway. In the fenced vegetable garden, raised beds invite the simple pleasure of harvesting straight to the table. The swimming pool anchors it all, with sun-filled afternoons by the water giving way to al fresco dinners beneath the trees.

A detached, finished 530± square foot two-car garage with a vaulted ceiling, added in 2015, includes an attached 265± square foot studio currently used as a private gym, placing the morning workout right across the garden.

THE LOCATION

For all its privacy, life at 3481 Monroe Avenue is remarkably connected. The home sits just steps from the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, one of the area’s most treasured tree-lined pathways. Lafayette Elementary and Stanley Middle School are nearby, with Acalanes High School close at hand. Downtown Lafayette is right at your doorstep, whether it’s morning coffee at Sideboard, a casual lunch at Tutu’s, dinner at Rêve Bistro, or an afternoon exploring local shops, boutiques, and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Lafayette BART and Highway 24 provide easy access to San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.

Over an acre of private grounds, a beautifully crafted custom residence, and all of downtown Lafayette just beyond the bridge. Homes with this kind of magic rarely come to market.