3840 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette
Sold for $4,305,000
Quintessential Happy Valley Traditional
5 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3866± Sq. Ft. | .78± Acre Lot
Tucked behind a gate in the heart of Happy Valley, this timeless home features stunning living spaces surrounded by manicured gardens. With Carmel charm, a tree-lined path leads to the light-filled entry hall and spacious living room with vaulted ceiling. The single-story floorplan flows into an updated kitchen designed for serious chefs as well as casual dining. The formal dining room features French doors to the pool deck, perfect for hosting large indoor/outdoor parties.
The park-like yard is a gardener’s dream, with spaces for entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Wander along the sparkling pool past the bright pink Azaleas to two turf lawns, mature landscaping, inviting brick patios, and gated garden with raised beds.
This rare, gated enclave with five homes offers a prestigious setting perfectly paired with a magical neighborhood feel. The ideal location is within steps of Happy Valley Elementary (convenient for playground and field play when school is not in session), a path to downtown with Michelin-rated restaurants, and an abundance of shopping and easy access to BART, Hwy. 24/680, top-rated schools, Oakwood Athletic Club, and the Lafayette Reservoir and Rim Trail.
Details
- Architect Bob Arrigoni designed the original remodel/expansion in 1986 in “Greene & Greene” style
- Light-filled entry hall with beamed ceiling
- Spacious living room with brick fireplace, bay window, built-in cabinets, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, and French doors to back courtyard
- Formal dining room with high ceilings and French doors to pool deck
- Eat-in kitchen with flamed granite counters, hammered copper farmhouse sink, Viking gas cooktop, central island with prep sink, Sub Zero full-size refrigerator and freezer, dual Thermador ovens, Bosch dishwasher, wood-paneled ceiling, and skylight
- Casual breakfast nook with built-in desk
- Entertainer’s area with bar seating
- Family room with brick fireplace
- Primary bedroom features multiple closets and en-suite bathroom with two sinks, makeup vanity, skylight, and stall shower
- Two secondary bedrooms are located near the primary suite, including one with a built-in desk
- Full hall bath with two vanities, tiled shower/tub, and door to backyard
- Two additional bedrooms located near garage (one currently used as an office) share the full hall bath
- Laundry room with sink, folding counter, and lots of storage
- Two car garage with electric car plug-in, sink, workbench and large storage room with built-in cabinets
- Spacious driveway with carport and additional parking areas
- Park-like yard, designed by Peter Koenig, features pool with automatic cover, turf lawns and multiple patios for entertaining
- Mature gardens include Azaleas, climbing roses, Japanese maple trees, Magnolias, and well-maintained hedges and topiaries
- Gated side garden with raised brick planters, drip irrigation, pergola-covered patio, built-in barbecue, and tool shed
- Additional Highlights & Updates Include: Fresh interior paint, recessed lighting, hardwood floors, fresh carpet, and crown molding
- Exterior Highlights Include: Shingled siding, brick patios, pedestrian gate to main road, exterior lighting, front turf lawn, and solar electric panels
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Happy Valley, Lafayette