1146 Upper Happy Valley Road
Contact Ashley Battersby for more information.
Village Associates Real Estate
(925) 323-9955
THE ESSENCE OF EARLY CALIFORNIA
California Rancho-Influenced Craftsman Style Construction
Single Level Home Lovely Covered Porches 1089 Sq Ft*
Fabulous Upper Happy Valley Location End of Private Driveway
.7 Acre* Private, Peaceful and Picturesque Creekside Setting
Large Level Yard, Lawn, Patios, Sunny Gardens
AS IS Sale Fixer-Upper with Great Potential
Beautifully appointed with stylish craftsmanship detailing throughout the heart of this charming home. The many high-end appointments include custom redwood windows and French doors, Mission style thatch laid tile roof, and heavy timber ceiling trusses.
The property offers a wonderful palette for expansion to the existing spaces. This is a rare opportunity for the Buyer to creatively design, expand and build.
The original back portion of the home is much older and in dis-repair and is not included in the square footage or in the pre-sale inspections. Potential buyers are advised that the original part of the home is not being offered as habitable space and needs to be replaced.
Prime location minutes from Downtown, Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, Happy Valley walking path, hiking trails, and Briones Regional Park. Easy access for commuting with Hwy 24 and BART. Top rated Lafayette schools.
Property Features:
Dramatic great room with 14 soaring ceiling and heavy timber, mortise and tenon trusses. A wood burning fireplace with stucco surround, and wood mantle.
Large center island kitchen with family/eating area that overlooks beautiful Lafayette Creekside setting.
Cherry cabinetry, stainless appliances including Dynasty 4-burner gas range with griddle and double ovens, two sinks, Bosch dishwasher, oversized side by side refrigerator, microwave.
Butlers Pantry with custom cabinetry, Corian counters, second dishwasher.
10 ceilings in kitchen and bedroom/study with veneer plaster walls.
Custom true divided light redwood windows and French doors provide lots of natural light and offer lovely garden views with ultimate privacy.
Recessed lighting, mahogany raised panel interior doors. Garage and butlers pantry area have pulldown stairs with generous attic storage.
Silent, dust-free hydronic heating in the tile flooring.
Heavy timber, mortise and tenon, front and back porches with 2 thick old-growth redwood decking.
Thatch laid, 2-piece Mission tile roof. Naturally colored exterior stucco.
Attached 2-car garage and a 1-car garage with French doors used as an office by Sellers.
The .7-acre setting is spectacular with mature trees on all sides for privacy, fenced rose and vegetable gardens, California native grasses, perennials, and a large lemon tree near the kitchen. The covered porches provide peaceful sitting venues, a large paver patio shaded in the evening for alfresco dining, and a basketball court for fun.
Top Rated Lafayette Schools:
Happy Valley Elementary, Stanley Intermediate, Acalanes High School
(Please check with school districts for availability and potential start- up dates)