1172 Glen Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

A wonderful family home in a superb location on Glen Road in the heart of Happy Valley Glen, one of Lafayette’s most desirable neighborhoods. Well maintained and updated over the years, this home has spacious living rooms, and a great floor plan for day to day living. The grounds and beautifully landscaped gardens are sensational, and the picturesque setting is private and tranquil. Views of the surrounding hills provide a lovely back drop. Happy Valley Glen is one of few neighborhoods conveniently close to BART and Highway 24 for commuting and vibrant downtown Lafayette for shopping and dining. Centrally located, it has easy access to the Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, and walking/biking trails for recreation. Summary of the Home • Front brick pathway and porch, wooden trellis and bench, and beautifully designed front landscape provide an inviting entrance • Front Entry with traditional style raised panel front door with beveled glass side lights, covered porch • Large Living Room with a picture window, true divided light side lights, traditional fireplace with travertine surround, recessed lighting, crown molding, and random plank oak hardwood floors • Spacious Family Room and Dining Area with wood beam ceiling, wainscoting. Features a wall of built ins for entertainment center, walls of glass windows and doors open out to the patio, lush backyard with breathtaking rose garden . A large area for dining has a designer chandelier and is adjacent to the kitchen • Sunny Kitchen/Breakfast Eating Area adjacent to family room. Beautifully updated for efficiency and convenience, the kitchen has granite counters and backsplash, stainless steel appliances including Thermador gas cook-top, two ovens - one with convection option, microwave, dishwasher, compactor, divided stainless sink with a view of the pool and hills, a second prep stainless sink, and a built-in refrigerator with water and ice dispenser. High quality cabinetry with raised panel doors and generous counter work space. The kitchen and breakfast eating area is light with windows looking out to the pool and backyard • Separate Laundry Room with washer/dryer, built-in cabinetry and access to the backyard • Three Bedrooms and Two Baths in bedroom wing. The main hall bath includes marble vanity and shower over tub. The second bath is attached to the master bedroom and has a tile stall shower. Random plank hardwood flooring in hall • Fourth Bedroom is located off the back hall between the family room and garage. A picture window provides a birds-eye view of the garden with camellias, maples and rose covered trellis. The third full bath with tile stall shower is nearby • Random plank oak hardwood floors with pegs, parquet wood flooring in back hall, paneling and wainscoting, new lighting fixtures and carpeting, crown molding, generous storage, central heat and air conditioning • Two-car Garage with built-in cabinetry, workbench and side yard access The Grounds: The beautifully landscaped grounds were the result of many years of dedication by the family's master gardener. The plantings including carefully selected and identified roses, spectacular camellias, flowering perennials, Japanese maples, and raised beds for vegetables. There is a pool with patio that can be easily fenced off. The rose covered trellis provides a delightful shady patio area, and there is a private patio tucked behind landscaping. With lawns in both the level front and backyards, there is plenty of room for play. The back yard has a private and picturesque setting where views of the surrounding hills can be enjoyed. Top Rated Schools