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4 Blackthorn Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
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Offered at $1,285,000
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Features:
Status: Sold
Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 3
Lot Size: .69 Acres
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Every once in a while we get the opportunity to visit something special that reflects a time period and brings us back to a different era through architecture, or in this case a stunning renovation of a 1950's work of art. It captures a memory, natural light and brings the outdoors in. Its post-war modernism reflects a time when bringing the family together through light open spaces that flowed from one room to another was needed after years of a dark gloomy war. Thought and function were carefully examined with detail, offering the ability to see the outdoors from every room so that children would be drawn to playing outside and parents could watch easily and effortlessly should they be called to their aid. A number of these architectural jewels are sprinkled throughout the Bay Area, but this one is conveniently located in sought after Hidden Valley, a coveted neighborhood in Lafayette.
This virtually brand-new modernist home is a sensitive rework by Studio Bergtraun, AIA, and Hart Wright Architects who thoughtfully renovated its 1959 mid-century form from the ground up. Working collaboratively to realize its full potential, they let the house lead them using much of the same footprint of its mid-century counterpart. They respected its original spirit, while bringing the design into the new millennium adding additional floor-to-ceiling windows to the rear and multiple skylights that bring the outstanding landscape closer and fill the home with natural light.
Offering nearly 2,500 square feet (buyer to verify), the interior spaces have been updated with modern touches such as concrete countertops, sleek porcelain sinks, state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances and frosted glass sliders that subtly hide laundry and clothing. Retaining the openness in the kitchen was done using form and function with open shelves for easy access when preparing meals and a large island was doubled in size with a sink to assist the family chef.
The bedrooms all look out to the beautiful landscape with two located on one side of the house and three on the other including the master suite. The office can couple as a fifth bedroom or nursery and offers quiet respite at the end of a long day. Beautiful baths are tastefully accented with the same modern touches and natural light is brought in through skylights.
Nestled along a wooded creek and surrounded by live Oaks, the lush natural landscape provides the type of setting that has inspired such notable architects like Frank Lloyd Wright to design homes like this. Here, our trio of architects used these natural elements with ease and enhanced its beauty with eco-friendly features including native grasses, bamboo, colored concrete, natural stones and black rock. Throughout the exterior are a number of unique water features creating a garden oasis that compliments this wonderful marriage of art and architecture. Ideally situated down a shaded country road, it is easy to forget how close you are to San Francisco, the commute by BART and Downtown Lafayette.
This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home is part of the coveted Woodside Hill private neighborhood association that enjoys the use of a large swimming pool, tennis court and lovely grounds that are only steps away.
Property Highlights and Special Features:
* Private and Serene on .69 Acres
* 5 Bedrooms and 3 Baths
* Ideal Single Level Floor Plan with 2500 Sq. Ft. (Buyer to Verify)
* Open Living Spaces Bring the Outdoors In Creating an Ideal Haven for Entertaining
* Open Chef's Kitchen Offers Euro-Ply Exposed Edge Cabinets and Modern Appliances
* Elegant Master Bedroom and Bath
* Lovely Garden Oasis with Water Features, Level Lawn and Built-in Barbeque Area
* Two-Car Carport with Storage
* Neighborhood Pool and Tennis Court Association
* Conveniently Located Close to BART for Easy Commuting
* 12 Years of Top Rated Lafayette Schools
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