1751 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette
Offered at $3,495,000
A secluded farmhouse retreat in the heart of Reliez Valley
3 Bed + Office | 2.5 Bath | 2895± Sq. Ft. Main House
420± Sq. Ft. Guest Cottage with Full Kitchen + Bath
461± Sq. Ft. Auxiliary Building + Full Bath + 434± Sq. Ft. Storage
2.45± Private Gated Acres
Behind private gates in Lafayette's Reliez Valley, 1751 Reliez Valley Road is a rare farmhouse retreat set across 2.45± acres. A winding drive rises through mature oaks and gardens, and with every turn, the rest of the world falls a little further behind. At the end waits a custom farmhouse, a detached guest cottage, and a separate auxiliary building, all wrapped in the natural beauty that makes this pocket of Lafayette so special. This is a place where life finds a different rhythm: coffee among the gardens, afternoons by the pool, and evenings that end around the fire with nowhere else to be.
THE MAIN HOUSE
Step inside and the farmhouse feels instantly at ease. The 2,895± square foot, three-bedroom + office residence is warm, relaxed, and connected to its surroundings. Wide-plank pine floors, cathedral ceilings, and walls of windows bring character and natural light throughout. The formal living room centers around a fireplace made for cool nights and good conversation, while the dining room overlooks the pool and gardens beyond, so every meal comes with a view.
At the heart of the home, the modern farmhouse kitchen was made for gathering, with custom cabinetry and a generous center island. It is the kind of kitchen where the day begins, friends pull up a stool, and dinner has a way of turning into an evening.
A Wolf range anchors it all, ready for slow Sunday sauces, holiday feasts, and every weeknight in between.
THE GUEST COTTAGE
Tucked away from the main residence, the 420± square foot detached cottage gives guests a place that feels entirely their own. With a full kitchen, full bath, and open living area, guests can wake on their own schedule, and long stays feel comfortable rather than an imposition. It is equally at home as a private office with genuine separation from the main house, where the commute is just steps from the primary residence.
THE AUXILIARY BUILDING
A third standalone building, complete with its own full bath, creates even more freedom to make the property your own. Picture early workouts with the doors open to the oaks, a music studio where no one minds the volume, an art space filled with afternoon light, or one more place for guests to settle in. It is a flexible space ready to evolve with its next owner.
THE GROUNDS
The best days here may be the ones spent almost entirely outside.
The pool is framed by mature oaks and lush gardens, with a custom outdoor kitchen, gaucho grill, and kegerator setting the stage for afternoons that drift into dinner under the trees. As the sun goes down, the fire pit draws everyone together, while the basketball half court and treehouse with slide gives plenty of reasons to stay outside a little longer.
The gardens bring a seasonal rhythm to the property, with fresh berries for summer mornings, flowers for the table, and honey harvested right at home. Across 2.45± acres, there is space to wander, entertain, garden, play, and simply enjoy having room around you.
THE LOCATION
Reliez Valley has a pace all its own. Briones Regional Park is close enough to make a sunrise hike or weekend adventure part of the routine, while Springhill Elementary and Acalanes High School aren just down the road. Downtown Lafayette's restaurants, coffee shops, and everyday conveniences are only minutes away, with Highways 24 and 680 providing easy access to Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and beyond.
And yet, coming home feels distinctly removed from all of it.
1751 Reliez Valley Road is the kind of property that changes how you spend your time: more dinners outside, more weekends at home, more room for family and friends, and more reasons to stay awhile.
