15 Via Magnalena, Lafayette, CA, 94549

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http://www.tourfactory.com/1460080/r_www.youtube.com 15 Via Magnalena Contact Ashley Battersby for more information. Village Associates Real Estate (925) 323-9955 A dramatic and sophisticated mid century home in prestigious Happy Valley, designed and custom built in 1962 by the Owner/Architect Art Herman, AIA, Hammarberg and Herman Architects. All the original architectural and special design features have been thoughtfully preserved and updated in true mid-century style. This spectacular home is designed with high exposed beam ceilings, expansive walls of glass and doors with garden views and access from every room to create a light filled environment and perfect venue for California indoor/outdoor living. The open floor plan and spacious interior spaces flow naturally and open out to wrap around decks, large pool, yard and garden areas. Close to vibrant downtown Lafayette, the Reservoir, exceptional schools, and easy commute access, this property offers a unique opportunity with its private, picturesque setting and beautifully sited and distinctive mid century architecture. Summary of the Home: Original Owner/Architect Art Herman and Hammarberg and Herman Architects created many well known projects including San Francisco Comstock and Fontana Buildings, Hotel Bora Bora and San Souci Building in Hawaii, Countrywood Shopping Center in Walnut Creek and numerous other shopping cen-ters. Note worthy design features in Via Magnalena including beautiful terrazzo flooring, custom walnut built-ins in the living/dining rooms, large kitchen pantries, bar and center island barbe-cue actually came from the model condominium of the San Francisco Comstock Building. Entry: Classic mid century entry door with bronze cast panels, walls of glass with a first glimpse of the beautifully designed exterior water feature and pool. Interior gardens, floating stairs, period style light fixture, and Italian terrazzo floors that extend into the dining room. Dramatic Living Room: High exposed beam ceilings seen throughout the home, three walls of glass with stunning pool, water feature views and outdoor access with oversized sliding glass door. Floor to ceiling lava rock fireplace with concrete hearth, metal front facing. Comstock walnut room divider with built-in bookcase, indirect lighting, and Birch ? hardwood floors. Dining Room: Wall of glass with sliding door to deck with creekside views. Open to the living room on one side with the Comstock built-in walnut divider and storage, the kitchen on the other with a generous size bar with bronze counter. Well appointed Kitchen: Center island with indoor barbecue with massive vent hood, two cook-tops, one gas and one electric, double ovens/microwave, refrigerator, double stainless sink, bar area with sink, bronze counter, and cabinetry suited for glass storage, ice maker and compact refrigerator. Walnut custom cabinetry with garage appliance storage, large walnut Comstock built-in pantries with efficient storage. Tile counters, skylight, and period style dropped can lights. White oak hardwood floors extend into the family room. Adjoining Family Room: Classic mid century walnut built-in unit, walls of glass, interior garden, sky-lights, built-in storage, period canned lights, and two glass sliding doors open to good sized deck. Exterior custom closets for barbecue, recycle and storage are nearby. Upper Level: Floating stairs to bedroom wing with Italian ceramic tile flooring, light washed cedar paneling, pocket doors for privacy, skylights, and large storage closet. Laundry Room: Located near hall access to carport with washer/dryer hook-ups, cabinetry with laun-dry bin, sink, and a glass door to the side yard/dog run. Private Master Suite: Walls of glass with a sliding door out to deck overlooking the sparkling pool and lovely yard. Office alcove or sitting area with glass slider to side yard. Three outfitted clothes closets, one linen closet. Bath with stall shower, double vanity with dressing table and marble counter, skylight, indirect lighting, and private wc. Two Additional Bedrooms: Nearly identical with built-in cabinetry with desks and shelving. Glass inserts with the open beamed ceilings for natural light, and glass sliding doors to the side yard. Walnut wood divider can be closed or opened to create one larger room. Hall Bath: Designer tile, skylight, and a separate, private shower over jetted tub and w.c. Lower Level: Stairway to lower level has built-in light well. Separate Bonus Suite, Lower Level: Bamboo floors, glass sliding door to pool and spa, beamed ceiling, built-in closets, recessed lighting. Full Bath: Cherry wood cabinetry and shelving, stall shower, convenient to pool and outdoor living areas. Additional Features: Numerous decks, all with built-in seating, central heating wi... * See more at www.tourfactory.com/1460080/r_www.youtube.com