Main House: 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 3,271± Sq. Ft. | .55± Acre Lot
Guest House: 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 730± Sq. Ft.
1,500-Bottle Wine Cellar | Subterranean Car Lift | 788± Sq. Ft. Garage  

Tucked into a treasured setting in Happy Valley, 1089 Rahara Drive offers a rare sense of calm that’s felt the moment you arrive. Set above the rhythm of everyday life, the home carries that feeling throughout, with natural light, generous volume, and a floor plan that feels both intuitive and welcoming. This is a home designed to be lived in with ease, where thoughtful details and warm, livable spaces come together in a way that feels effortless and lasting. 

THE MAIN HOUSE

At 3,271± square feet, the main house lives larger than expected. Tall ceilings lift every room, light pours in from multiple directions, and the floor plan has an easy logic to it, the kind that makes daily life feel effortless rather than managed. There are nooks that become favorite spots: a kitchen bay window, a mudroom off the kitchen that quietly absorbs the chaos of coming and going, a bar with its own counter and sink that earns its place every single evening.

The kitchen is the heart of it. Two skylights overhead and windows that frame the outside make it one of the brightest, most welcoming rooms in the house. Calacatta Bettogli marble runs across the counters, and the appliances, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele, are the kind that disappear into the background and simply perform. The walk-in pantry keeps everything in its place.

The primary suite is quiet and considered: limestone hexagon floors, a custom walnut vanity, brass fixtures, a large shower with a built-in seat, and a walk-in closet that is genuinely outfitted rather than merely large. Down the hall, paneled ceilings and wainscoting give the home a sense of architecture in the spaces between rooms, the kind of detail that you notice and then can never un-notice.

THE GUEST HOUSE

The 730± square foot guest house has its own gravitational pull. A private balcony off the bedroom, a marble and limestone bath, a living space with a built-in lounge. Guests settle in and stop counting the days. Ideal for extended stays or a home office, it’s a space that adapts easily depending on what’s needed.

THE WINE CELLAR

A temperature-controlled, 1,500-bottle wine cellar designed for proper storage. For collectors, it’s essential. For others, it’s a standout feature that adds depth and character to the home.

THE GARAGE & INFRASTRUCTURE

The two-car garage is finished well enough to spend real time in, with workshop space, cabinetry, and a TV. Beneath it, a subterranean four-post car lift adds a third storage bay for the car that deserves better than the driveway. A whole-house Generac generator, updated HVAC, and tankless water heaters mean the home runs as well as it looks.

THE GROUNDS

Set across .55± acres, the grounds are layered and purposeful. The pool and spa are positioned into the hillside, creating a private setting that feels removed and relaxed.

The outdoor kitchen is built for real use, featuring a Santa Maria BBQ, Wolf grill, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and a custom pizza oven. A fireplace and outdoor entertainment area make evenings outside feel natural and easy.

Arrival is equally considered, with a paver driveway, stone pillars, and a bluestone entry with fountain setting the tone from the start.

AT A GLANCE

• Main House – 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 3,271± sq ft, fully reimagined inside and out
• Kitchen – Calacatta Bettogli marble, Wolf/Sub-Zero/Miele appliances, Sahara Noir bar, skylights
• Primary Suite – Limestone bath, Waterworks brass, custom walnut vanity and closet system
• Guest House – 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 730± sq ft, private balcony, marble bath, built-in lounge
• Wine Cellar – 1,500-bottle capacity with specialized refrigeration
• Garage – Two-car with subterranean four-post car lift for third vehicle
• Outdoor Kitchen – Santa Maria BBQ, Wolf grill, Sub-Zero, custom pizza oven
• Infrastructure – Whole-house Generac generator, new HVAC, tankless water heaters
• Lot – .55± acres, pool and spa, terraced backyard, outdoor entertainment center 

THE LOCATION

Happy Valley Elementary, Stanley Middle, and Acalanes High School form one of the most respected K–12 paths in the East Bay. Downtown Lafayette’s restaurants, shops, and business district are minutes away, as are the Lafayette Reservoir, Highway 24, and BART. This is the kind of address people move to once and stay.

Homes built with this degree of intention, on this kind of land, in this location, are not common. They are the result of someone deciding to do it right and following through at every turn.