Valley High, a peaceful cul-de-sac of custom homes in the heart of prestigious Happy Valley, offers families the rare opportunity to enjoy a resort atmosphere while remaining only minutes from shopping, transportation, and Lafayette’s top-rated schools. Filled with sunlight, and offering panoramic views from virtually every room, this house epitomizes the joys of California living. The home is a spacious 4829 square feet, and is sited on a magnificent 1.46 acre lot. Originally built in 1978, 2 Valley High has been exquisitely remodeled with unparalleled aesthetic sensibility and top quality materials. The formal entertaining rooms are generously proportioned and flow artfully to make guests feel welcome, while the spacious bedrooms are warm and inviting. The versatile downstairs level is ideal for au pair, in-laws, or home office. The inviting, well landscaped entry courtyard leads to exquisite custom double wood doors. The formal entry provides the perfect introduction to the grand living room. With a soaring ceiling, hardwood flooring, and gas fireplace with marble surround, this beautifully appointed room is the ideal site for large parties or intimate gatherings. Sliding wood French doors open to an expansive deck and the breathtaking pastoral views. The adjacent spacious formal dining room has recessed lighting and a skylit connecting alcove. Beautifully updated, the warm kitchen has hardwood flooring, granite counters, large central island, stainless steel appliances including Dacor gas cooktop, Dacor double ovens (one convection), built-in microwave, warming drawer, Miele dishwasher, and U-Line wine refrigerator. There is ample cabinetry, including some lighted display cabinets with glass fronts, and a conveniently located desk/work area. French doors open to an intimate side deck and view. Adjacent to the kitchen is the wonderful sunny family room with vaulted ceiling, gorgeous panoramic views, custom corner fireplace with raised hearth, and outdoor access. A tasteful powder room completes the formal spaces of the home. There are four bedrooms on the main level, including the private master retreat accessed through French doors. Bright and sunny, the master has a high ceiling, fireplace with raised hearth and stone surround, a sliding door to the deck, and a charming sitting area. The gorgeous master bathroom, with stone counters and double vanities, boasts an Ultra air jet tub with heat/intensity controls, separate shower with frameless glass surround, and two large well-appointed walk-in closets. The three additional inviting bedrooms all feature lovely views. Two of the bedrooms (one currently used as an office) have delightful bay windows and share an elegant compartmented bathroom with double vanities, granite counter, jetted tub with overhead rain shower. The fourth bedroom looks out on the garden. The beautifully updated hall bathroom features an elegant designer sink and jetted tub with shower. With ample storage cabinets, the laundry room is conveniently located in the bedroom wing. Downstairs, the versatile guest apartment features a large sunny living room with a door to the yard. The cheerful eat-in kitchen has a tiled counter and view. The spacious bedroom also features a view and a large walk-in closet. An updated bathroom with tiled shower and pedestal sink completes the downstairs. There is also a large easily-accessed storage room. 2 Valley High truly conveys a resort-like atmosphere, with the magnificent free-form swimming pool, separate spa, level green lawn for play, shaded deck under the redwood trees, separate decks off the family room, kitchen, and master bedroom. The breathtaking views offer the peace and serenity of a vacation home in the Sierras. No need to fight the weekend traffic to Lake Tahoe! Additional features include an attached three-car garage with interior access, security alarm system, forced air heating and central air conditioning. With easy access to transportation, shopping, and the best Lafayette schools (including Happy Valley Elementary, Stanley Intermediate, and Acalanes High — the top rated high school district in the state of California), this is truly a property that “has it all.”
