Remarkable Custom Upper Happy Valley Home
Tucked down a private lane, 1166 Upper Happy Valley Road combines all the charm and character of a classic sophisticated East Coast traditional home with modern luxury living. A perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship with modern finishes. Stunning chef’s kitchen remodeled in 2021 with endless designer touches including Nellcote light fixture, industrial brick fireplace with wood mantle, neolith countertops, and custom cabinetry. Indulgent appliances include Thermador full tower fridge and freezer, built in wine fridge, under-counter Viking microwave, baker's double oven, and cooktop. Easy California indoor/outdoor living with kitchen and dining areas flowing seamlessly to outdoor entertaining areas. Formal living area with vaulted ceiling, custom built-ins, and gas fireplace. Impressive family room/media room with full surround sound movie theatre system.
Floor plan designed with broad appeal with all living spaces and owner’s suite and additional guest bedroom on the first floor and two additional bedrooms upstairs. Newly remodeled primary en-suite bathroom including floor to ceiling Silestone, soaking tub, double vanity with inset light mirrors and separate water closet. Large walk-in primary closet with custom built-ins from California Closets. Primary bedroom includes a sunny reading room that could be used as an additional office. Second floor bedrooms each have a sink vestibule and share a jack-and-jill bathroom with a separate tub and large shower.
Wonderful, detached garden office hidden in plain sight with mini-split heat and air system and wired fiber internet. Sparkling pool with hot tub and waterfall. Built-in BBQ area and gas fire pit. Beautiful bluestone patios and meandering pathways surrounded by fragrant plantings and trees. Idyllic private setting just a stone’s throw from downtown Lafayette, BART and HWY 24. Award-winning Lafayette Schools.
Notable upgrades include Fumed French Oak wide plank hardwood flooring, Fiber internet for 1G of access, commercial-grade mesh WIFI for full property coverage including outside, first floor, front and backyard Sonos music system, pool controlled by app, recessed LED lighting, control panel for managing all landscape watering and lights, Alarm.com system for controlling alarm security system and climate control, 30-year roof installed in 2021, new solid wood garage door, exterior and interior paint 2022 and all bedrooms have walk-in closets with high-end built-ins.