5 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 3798 ± Sq. Ft. | .39 Acre Lot
List Price: $2,225,000
Open House: Sun. Feb. 28, 1 – 4 p.m.
Offers Due: Tues. March 1, 12 p.m.
501 Winchester Court is located in the sought-after, gated Baywood development. This custom home features a natural backdrop where Briones Regional Park is literally an extension of the backyard through a rare, private gate!
The 86-home community provides a close-knit environment for all ages to enjoy and is known to be one of Lafayette’s best “trick-or-treat” neighborhoods. To top it off, participate in the local school bus program for transportation to Lafayette K-8 schools!
Renovated in 2014 & 2015, this charming traditional features clean lines, extensive millwork, exceptional finishes, tall ceilings, sun-filled rooms, and seamless indoor/outdoor flow.
The living room has a beautiful white wood planked ceiling, built-in cabinetry and built-in speakers. The adjacent dining room includes a white wood planked ceiling, exterior access through French doors and built-in speakers.
The oversized kitchen is an entertainer’s delight. The kitchen features sliding doors to the backyard, a walk-in pantry, marble counters, a white subway tile backsplash, high-end stainless appliances (Dacor double ovens, Wolf 6-burner gas stove with hood), island with breakfast bar, large casual dining nook, and a built-in desk.
With gorgeous slate flooring, the family room also has sliders to the backyard, coffered ceiling, gas fireplace, and custom built-ins.
The upstairs master retreat features a coffered ceiling, Briones views, private balcony, walk-in closet with custom organizers, and en suite full bath with two sinks and an oversized stall shower with dual rainfall showerheads.
Three secondary bedrooms and two updated hall baths are also upstairs along with a large laundry room with storage and sink. An additional secondary bedroom with built-in closet organizers and desk along with an adjacent full bath is perfectly positioned on the main level for added flexibility.
Other highlights of the recent renovation include: smooth walls, hardwood flooring, formal front entry with custom Dutch front door, solar window coverings and plantation shutters, water efficient toilets, Haiku ceiling fans with LED lighting (4 bedrooms + family room), Velux solar powered retractable skylights, solar reflective tile roof and rain gutters, and an additional layer of attic insulation.
There is a four-car tandem garage with electric car charger and an additional “mud” area with storage closet and 1/2 bath with a door that leads to the backyard for convenient poolside use.
This property has wonderful corner lot with curb appeal, slate front porch, front and back lawns, remodeled pool with SunPower solar heating system and automatic cover, rose garden, and scenic views of the rolling hills. To top it off, Briones Regional Park open space can be accessed through a private back gate where endless hiking, running, horseback riding, and nature viewing opportunities await.
It is ideally located to multiple BART stations, Hwy. 24/680, and top-rated Lafayette and Acalanes Unified schools, this home offers the best of city living in a private community setting.
HOA dues are $500/quarter and include common area maintenance (including community mailboxes and road paving), gate maintenance, video surveillance, & management fees.