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Features
PALATIAL EUROPEAN CHATEAU ON LAFAYETTE’S PRESTIOUS ROSE LANE
This magnificent estate with over 11,000 Sq ft in the main house is situated on stunningly landscaped grounds of over 3.5 ACRES. The incredible home rivals the most luxurious estates of Europe, yet is minutes from charming downtown Lafayette, BART and the best schools in the Bay Area.This private estate/family compound also has an additional guest house and separate caretakers’ home on the property.
Limestone flooring, massive vaulted and beamed ceilings, hand-crafted built-ins and moldings, antique chandeliers and sconces are just a few of the countless details. Four bedrooms/5 full and 3 half baths in the main house, with wine cellar, wine tasting room, elevator, movie theater, formal office/library, grand gathering spaces, and gourmet kitchen are just a few of the details. The guest house is fully equipped with a kitchen, bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, and living room with its own outdoor space. The property also features a 2 bedroom caretaker's cottage, 2 garages, an amazing yard reminscent of the finest resorts including pool, spa, waterfalls, tennis court, covered loggia, beautiful gardens, a vineyard and so much more.
Every aspect of this estate was thoughtfully selected and crafted by artisans, resulting in a property that looks like a palace, but lives like a home. It is a work of art...
Shown by appointment only..
Neighborhood
Lafayette
Low on density and high on greenery, Lafayette offers rolling hillsides, excellent schools, and an easy commute to Oakland and San Francisco thanks to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station in the town center.
The Happy Valley area features meandering country roads and showplace estate homes perched on large hillside parcels that offer panoramic views of the valley. Mediterranean, English, and French Country architecture populate the landscaped neighborhoods. Lafayette’s central business district offers quality shopping and dining for locals and visitors alike. Restaurants such as Artisan Bistro, Chevalier, and Metro Lafayette are thriving. For those seeking old-fashioned comfort food, Millie’s Kitchen is a popular breakfast and brunch restaurant with large portions and modest prices. Lafayette Reservoir is open year-round for boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. After a long day on the water, locals head to The Roundup Saloon, a throwback to the days of rowdy roadhouses.
Schedule
Additional Showings by Appointment with the Listing Agent