Alamo’s Bryan Ranch masterpiece surrounded by open space
What’s there not to love? Virtually every inch and every surface of this Bryan Ranch home, from the interior to the front and backyards, has been beautifully updated with exceptional and timeless features and meticulous attention to detail.
Located on almost an acre at the top of Carol Court bordering open space and Mount Diablo State Park, this single-level beauty at 206 Carol Court showcases dynamic architectural design and masterfully crafted millwork, from baseboards and decorative wainscot to crown molding and vaulted, coffered, and box-beam ceilings. Hand-scraped hickory floors, Old World texture walls, custom built-ins, Andersen 400 series dual-pane windows, plantation shutters, a new slate roof, rubbed bronze Baldwin door hardware, owned solar panels and more enhance the more than 3,100 square feet of light-filled living space.
Meanwhile, professionally landscaped gardens wrap around a pebble tec pool, spa and outdoor kitchen, creating an ultra-private sanctuary. Also basking in the sun are 185 cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and merlot grapevines near the climate-controlled wine cellar.
Behind the decorative paver driveway featured on television and printed ads, a cobblestone facade and a custom Antigua front door with German antique glass panels are four bedrooms, stunning formal living and dining rooms, an executive office, and a beautifully appointed chef’s eat-in kitchen open to an expansive family room with reclaimed cobblestone surrounding a gas fireplace.
Open the door to an impressive foyer designed with arched transoms echoing the gentle curve of the barrel ceiling. Step down into the formal living room with a vaulted ceiling anchored by a gas fireplace and picture windows framing backyard views. The formal dining room is elegant, with an arched entry, a backyard view and generous space to accommodate large gatherings.
Custom-glazed soft-close cabinetry with upper seeded glass doors wraps around the beautiful and functional chef’s kitchen featuring granite counters with a decorative tile backsplash, an oversize island/breakfast bar illuminated by a vintage-style pendant, Shaws farmhouse sink, plus stainless Viking, KitchenAid, Electrolux appliances and a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator. The kitchen is open to a casual dining area and the family room with a wall of built-in cabinetry and a vaulted painted cedar ceiling that adds volume to the already sizable room. A wall of windows and a sliding glass door offer a seamless flow to the backyard venues.
An executive office behind French pocket doors with antique glass panels features plush carpeting, a wall of custom built-in cabinetry and a custom-designed cherry work surface.
The primary suite in a private wing is a generous-size room with a high ceiling, a front-facing bay window and a walk-in closet. The en suite features a heated stone tile floor, custom cherry cabinetry with dual sinks, nickel faucets, a jetted spa tub and a steam shower with body jets and a rain showerhead.
Three additional bedrooms include one with a Jack and Jill bathroom designed with a custom marble tile floor and walls, a tub/shower combination and access to the backyard.
Additional features include room to add an ADU, an eight-camera security system, a new water heater with recirculating pump, a three-car garage with new insulated doors, Rocky Mountain front-door hardware, dual HVAC, recent interior and exterior paint, custom closet shelving, and multiple skylights. The 20-year-old grapevines yield more than 400 bottles of wine.
The fully fenced, relandscaped yard features new plants, drainage, sprinkler system, lights, fencing and new pool equipment.
Alamo’s exclusive Bryan Ranch neighborhood is located at the base of Mt. Diablo State Park and the end of Stone Valley Road. Open space and rolling hillsides surround these sprawling homes, many of which sit on expansive lots.
The neighborhood has a rural and tranquil setting within walking distance of trailheads that traverse the state park. It is conveniently located on Alamo’s east side, within minutes of the charming downtown Danville, thriving Alamo Plaza and Walnut Creek BART. Top-rated schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, including Green Valley Elementary, Los Cerros Middle and Monte Vista High School, are all within about a mile and a half.
Enjoy the peaceful ambience without compromising easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley and major airports. One of the more coveted communities along the Interstate 680 corridor, Alamo’s 18.5 square miles is also home to the world-class Round Hill Country Club, which offers championship golf, tennis, swimming, a fitness center, bocce courts and exceptional clubhouse amenities for private events.
Price: $2,899,000Where: 206 Carol Court, AlamoWebsite: MoniqueMartin.comListing agent: Better Homes Realty. Monique Martin. (925) 998-0550 Monique@MoniqueMartin.com
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