3724 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette
Offered at $6,500,000
The Gated Happy Valley Estate, Reimagined in Every Detail
4 Bed + Office | 4 Full + 2 Half Baths | 5080± Sq. Ft. | 0.93± Acres
Gated. Single-story. Beautifully reimagined. In Happy Valley, that combination almost never comes together. 3724 Happy Valley Road is the exception.
The gates close behind you and the pace of the day softens. Established grounds give way to a timeless single-story Traditional, and at its center, an open-air courtyard sets the rhythm for everything else. Reimagined by the current owners with wide-plank white oak floors, a quartzite entry, and newly completed kitchen and baths, the home carries classic architecture forward with a fresh, modern ease all on a .93± acre corner lot.
THE MAIN HOUSE
Across 5,080± square feet on a single level, life moves easily from one room to the next, with an abundance of skylights filling the home with natural light throughout the day. The newly built kitchen is where the house comes alive, with a quartzite waterfall island that becomes the natural landing spot for first coffee, homework, and the conversation that always starts before dinner is ready. A sunlit breakfast nook opens to the expansive family room, so no one is ever far from the center of things.
Dual Sub-Zero refrigerators and a Viking cooktop mean the kitchen is always ready, whether the plan is a quiet weeknight meal or a full house at the holidays.
When the occasion calls for something more, formal living and dining rooms, a custom butler’s pantry and a wine cooler set the scene for evenings that linger. A privately positioned home office with its own entrance keeps the workday close but out of the way. At day's end, the primary suite offers a retreat of its own, with a private sitting room for unwinding, a large walk-in closet with the scale of a dressing room, and a spa-inspired bath where a full-size jetted tub invites you to slow down. Four bedrooms and six baths leave room for family, guests, and everyone in between. A generously sized laundry room and two dedicated storage rooms, one off the family room and one along the corridor, keep everyday life organized and out of sight.
THE COURTYARD
The heart of the home isn't a room at all. The open-air courtyard pulls light into every surrounding space, and once the doors open wide, daily life simply drifts outside. It's where a Saturday breakfast stretches past noon, where friends gather before dinner, and where summer nights feel like they could go on forever.
THE GROUNDS
Beyond the courtyard, the grounds unfold like a private retreat. The pool and built-in spa draw everyone outside on warm afternoons, while the outdoor fireplace keeps the gathering going long after the sun goes down. Level lawns leave plenty of room to run, and raised garden beds are ready for herbs, heirloom tomatoes, and whatever the season brings. There's even space to imagine what comes next, from a future ADU to a private sport court, along with a three-car garage and nine additional parking spaces. Street parking along Rose Lane, with its own private gate for access, makes welcoming a crowd effortless.
THE LOCATION
Life in Happy Valley means privacy, natural beauty, and neighbors who know each other by name. Happy Valley Elementary is moments away, feeding into Stanley Middle and Acalanes High, one of the Bay Area's most celebrated public school paths. Downtown Lafayette's restaurants, shops, and markets are minutes from the gate, with BART and Highway 24 keeping the wider Bay Area within easy reach.
Gated single-level homes with this much space, this much polish, and grounds like these rarely come to market in Happy Valley. When they do, they don't last long.
Details
Overview
- Renovated 2021–2023 with an architect and interior designer to turn a traditional home into a contemporary one, using high-end materials and custom work throughout.
- According to the prior owner’s disclosure, the home was taken down to the studs and rebuilt in 2010.
Architecture and Layout
- Added 150± sq ft to create a light-filled breakfast nook .
- Removed the central dining room fireplace to open the floor plan.
- Added two skylights.
- Built a new, larger dedicated laundry room.
- 3 Updated fireplaces with marble surrounds.
Chef’s Kitchen
- Full custom cabinetry with quartzite countertops.
- Long center island with quartzite waterfall ends.
- Dual Sub-Zero 30” refrigerators installed side by side.
- Viking cooktop with matching ventilation hood.
- Bosch appliance suite, with two of most pieces:
- Two wall ovens
- Two dishwashers
- Two warming drawers
- Microwave drawer
- Trash compactor
- Two BLANCO sinks with BLANCO faucets.
- Reverse osmosis drinking water system.
- Large porcelain tile flooring in the kitchen, main dining area, pantry, and breakfast nook.
- Custom storage cabinetry in the breakfast nook, mostly deep drawers.
- Reverse osmosis drinking water system.
Butler’s Pantry
- New custom cabinetry.
- Built-in wine refrigerator and separate beverage cooler.
Primary Suite
- Calacatta marble floors and walls.
- Full-size jetted tub.
- Custom vanity with Calacatta marble countertop and Grohe faucets.
- Custom built-in storage, mostly drawers, in both the bath and the bedroom.
- Motorized shades with side draperies.
Secondary Bathrooms
- Porcelain tile floors and walls.
- Custom vanities with Calacatta marble countertops.
- Grohe faucets and TOTO toilets throughout.
Flooring
- 8” wide-plank white oak hardwood throughout most of the home.
- Quartzite slab floor in the entry.
- Calacatta marble in the primary bath, and porcelain in the other baths, kitchen pantry, breakfast nook and laundry.
Interior Finishes
- All interior doors replaced, with INOX stainless steel locks and handles.
- Entire interior freshly painted.
- New chandeliers and ceiling fans.
- Built-in bookshelves in two bedrooms and the office.
- Motorized shades in all bedrooms, with draperies at the sides.
- Manual shades on all other exterior windows and doors.
Exterior, Pool, Garage, and Extras
- Safety fence installed around the pool.
- Pool equipment upgraded, including a new automation controller and robotic cleaner.
- Epoxy-coated garage floor.
- Three new 120± sq ft storage sheds.
- 3 Separate HVAC systems.
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