HOME FEATURES:

• Impeccable craftsmanship and artistry harnessing the natural beauty of reclaimed redwood timber dating back to the 1900s create a spectacular handcrafted European-style country home in Lafayette's Acalanes Ridge neighborhood.

• Located on more than an acre of land bordering oak-studded open space at the end of a cul-de-sac, the home’s ultra-private setting is an absolute treasure for those seeking an exclusive East Bay residence.

• Massive exposed beams and handmade steel hardware, cathedral ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, wool carpet, leaded glass windows, Old World textured walls, and redwood window casements are some of the exquisite detailing that raises this home to exceptional heights. The home was designed and built by the late Rich Locati, his wife, Pam, son, Matt, and Bob Summers.

• Walking distance to top-rated schools in the Lafayette and Acalanes school districts, the home also has convenient access to Lafayette’s charming downtown, BART, Highways 24 and 680, and many outdoor recreation areas, including the nearby Lafayette Ridge Staging area and Briones Regional Park and miles of hiking trails.

• The approximately 4,630 square feet of living space includes four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, including a main-level bedroom suite, two lofts, formal rooms, kitchen, breakfast room, and a flexible-use sunroom.

• Multiple French doors swing open to inviting front-facing and backyard venues designed for everything from quiet reflection to entertaining on every level. Lush foliage and a dozen fruit trees wrap around refinished decks and brick patios. Follow the steps that meander up the gentle slope to a view deck and access the paths that traverse the open hillside.

• The grand living room showcases a vaulted exposed beam ceiling that soars to cathedral heights with a stunning custom arched clerestory and French door welcoming an abundance of natural light to illuminate the room. A wood-burning fireplace with a brick surround anchors this expansive room which includes a wet bar, built-in cabinetry, and new carpet.

• Gather family and friends in the 18-foot-long formal dining room designed with a hardwood floor bordered by a cherry wood decorative inlay. This room also has a pair of front-facing French doors.

• The chef's kitchen is well-appointed with hand-milled cherry cabinetry, solid brass hardware, tiled counters, a walk-in pantry, and updated appliances, including a new six-burner Dacor cooktop, Miele dishwasher, GE microwave, and a SubZero refrigerator. Enjoy hillside views from the large window over the sink. A convenient French door accesses the backyard deck. The adjacent breakfast/casual dining room is a large room with a chandelier suspended from the exposed beam ceiling.

• The expansive sunroom is a fabulous flexible-use space ideal for gathering for movie or game night. Drenched in natural light from wrap-around windows that also frame views of the hillside and towering redwoods, this room also has a freshly refinished Saltillo tile and radiant heated floor, a vaulted, exposed-beam ceiling, and French doors that open to the backyard deck.

• A luxurious primary bedroom also features a cathedral ceiling, a pair of built-in, cedar-lined wardrobes, and a Dutch door that opens to the backyard deck. Step down into the adjoining study anchored by a fireplace with a raised hearth and front and side-facing view windows.

• The newly renovated primary bathroom features custom artisan tile flooring and wainscot, a walk-in shower, a freestanding tub, custom built-in cabinetry, and a dual-sink vanity.

• Three additional bedrooms include a main-level suite and two upstairs. One bedroom connects to a third-floor loft with a built-in desk and a window with a hillside view. An additional loft is a spacious library/game room with custom stained glass windows, a built-in window seat. This loft overlooks the living room.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

• Two-car garage with Epoxy flooring & built-in storage
• Wine cellar - 200+ bottle capacity
• Wine closet - Temperature controlled with 600-bottle capacity
• Main-level laundry room
• Cedar-lined closets
• Solid redwood doors with brass hardware
• New water heater
• Nest thermostat
• Three HVAC
• Sanded, stained, resealed windows and doors
• Spacious turnaround and off-street parking
• Garden shed
• New retaining walls and railings
• Fruit trees - Fig, Pomegranate, Persimmon, Kaffir lime, Mexican lime, Meyer lemon, Eureka lemon, Apple, Tangerine,