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Set on nearly half an acre in Lafayette, this Spanish-inspired home keeps everything on one easy level. Arched windows and doorways carry you from room to room, and the light that moves through them makes even an ordinary morning feel unhurried. At its heart is a central living room. The family room opens to one side, and on the other, a built-in bar and a cozy sitting area look out over the garden, the spot you’ll claim for a good book. The house is just as happy hosting a quiet night in as a full house of friends. The kitchen, remodeled in 2021, is built around a La Cornue range and outfitted with Gaggenau appliances, a true chef’s kitchen. A spacious walk-in pantry keeps everything organized and close at hand, so the counters stay clear for cooking and gathering. The kitchen opens to the dining area, where wide windows frame Briones and Mount Diablo, so the hills become part of every meal and every first cup of coffee. Two suites sit at opposite ends of the home, each with its own door to the yard, giving everyone room to breathe, whether that’s extended family, long-term guests, or simply a little quiet. The primary suite has a sunlit solarium made for early-morning tea or yoga, and a bath with a deep soaking tub for unwinding at the end of the day. The second suite offers a walk-in closet and a bath with a jetted tub and steam shower. Two more bedrooms are ready to become an office, a studio, or a place for guests. Out back, the grounds feel like a private resort. A heated pool and a pergola-shaded patio invite long afternoons in the sun, the kind that make a Tuesday feel like a holiday, and lush landscaping offers quiet corners to sit and take it all in. An attached two-car garage keeps the everyday simple. Downtown Lafayette’s restaurants, shops, and markets are just minutes away, along with the Lafayette Reservoir and its miles of trails. Highway 24 and BART put San Francisco within easy reach. The home is served by Lafayette schools, including Happy Valley Elementary, Stanley Middle, and Acalanes High (buyer to verify). Single-level ease, a backyard made for living, and room for everyone to spread out rarely come together like this in Lafayette. This one feels like home the moment you walk in.
