1288 Rose Lane , Lafayette, CA 94549(Contra Costa County)

Welcome to Happy Valley Heaven, where luxury meets tranquility in the heart of Lafayette, California, in San Francisco’s East Bay. Happy Valley is the best neighborhood in Lafayette; Rose Lane is the best street in Happy Valley; and this is the best home on Rose Lane. Privacy and seclusion are the estate’s hallmarks. The home sits on a 10.89-acre lot, surrounded on three sides by fenced hillsides and mature oaks, offering unparalleled privacy. Enter the estate through an electronic security gate, and proceed on a circular driveway past century-old heritage olive trees and a sea of lavender. The home was custom-built with exceptional craftsmanship by Branagh Development in 2018 to the specifications of a corporate CEO and his security advisors. Residents can leave the grounds and in minutes access Lafayette’s amenities and the best of the Bay Area. But, upon returning, hustle and bustle are left behind. Architectural brilliance and spacious design characterize the home, which boasts 11,370 square feet of sophisticated living space. Enter the foyer beneath a custom chandelier, and see soaring beamed ceilings in the living room reaching more than 20 feet. A fireplace with a stone surround adds warmth and elegance. At the heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen, with distinctive lighting fixtures, marble countertops, and elite appliances. The open floor plan, which flows seamlessly from one area to the next, is perfect for both entertaining and daily living. Dine casually in the large area off the kitchen, or more formally in the dining room that easily seats ten. A glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled wine cellar is found nearby. Five impeccably appointed bedrooms, each featuring its own en-suite bathroom, are separated throughout the home for privacy; two are on the first level, with three others upstairs, near the media/playroom. Four half-baths are found throughout. The primary suite, on the first floor, features custom paneling, dual walk-in closets with custom cabinetry, and a spa-like master bath with marble walls, dual sinks, a stand-alone tub and oversized shower, and an outdoor shower. An alcove commands views of the back courtyard and fireplace, deck and swimming pool. The home offers every opportunity for both work and play. Two full-sized offices make work from home easy. Both inside and outside, the home provides venues for anyone’s recreation of choice. The meticulously landscaped grounds include a resort-style swimming pool, a putting green, and an elevated chipping tee. A bocce court sits close by, along with a sport court. A grassy play area adjoins the stone pool deck, and multiple firepits provide one’s choice of venues to relax with guests. Inclement weather cannot put a damper on fun, because the home inside offers still more play or entertainment: a state-of-the-art golf simulator room, an Olhausen billiard table, an alcove for cards or board games, and a fully equipped gym. Entertainment venues outside are every bit as elegant as those inside. The pavilion, with a beamed ceiling, hosts an outdoor kitchen and grill outfitted with every appliance. The al fresco dining area, accommodating 10, surveys a babbling brook cascading down the hillside; an additional seating area is found alongside, under a 78-inch television. The syrah vineyard, adjoining pergola, mature olive trees, and extensive rose gardens further enhance the landscape. Housekeeping is easy. The home offers two laundry rooms (one upstairs, one downstairs) with Electrolux appliances and ample cabinetry. A central vacuum system services the home. State-of-the-art security assures the estate’s tranquility. A high-capacity emergency generator and advanced solar panels ensure uninterrupted power. A pair of two-car garages provide covered parking and house a well-equipped workshop. In every respect this estate is exquisite.