Welcome to 1000 Walnut Drive, an expansive and elevated tranquil sanctuary nestled at the end of a circle in the coveted and secluded “Orchards” neighborhood of Lafayette. Originally built in 1941 with several additions and a multitude of upgrades since, this incredible paradise is being offered on market for the first time in over 25 years and boasts a total of approximately 3,532± Sq. Ft., with 2,874± Sq. Ft. in the main home & oversized garage, plus a fabulous ADU adding another 658± Sq. Ft. This gorgeous home also features a 400± Sq. Ft. Primary Suite, an incredible chef’s kitchen and outdoor gas-plumbed barbecue area, as well as a graveled side yard suitable for bonus party parking, planter boxes, dedicated ADU parking, or RV/Boat storage. 

Absolutely darling and professionally landscaped curb appeal with classic paint choices and impeccable style are evident with every aspect of this unforgettable home. Soaring ceilings, skylights, and spacious open living and dining areas flood the home with natural light and beauty, while the magazine-worthy kitchen blends classic sophistication and contemporary flair. The spacious Chef’s kitchen wows with 5-burner gas Thermador range, double wall oven and microwave, and a gorgeous dining peninsula while the expansive living room is the perfect hang out with recessed ceiling, surround sound, and fabulous built-in bar or library accent corner. Both kitchen and living room elegantly transition past the guest half bath and interior garage door to the ample dining area and wide sliding glass doors to the outdoor kitchen. 

The built-in outdoor kitchen will transform your cooking experience with hard plumbed natural gas feeding the side burners, expansive stainless steel grill, ample storage, and nearby mature Meyer Lemon tree. Cozy deck seating just begging for an outdoor firepit completed by slate walkways and a grassy lawn area ensure that this gorgeous outdoor living space will be an entertaining favorite 365 days a year. The bedroom wing of the main home is discretely tucked down a hallway ensuring tranquility for the occupants. The secluded primary suite is wonderfully private with elevated ceilings perfectly anchored by a 52” soft brass Elite fan, a fabulously updated primary bathroom with double vanities & custom shower, and a large walk in closet.  

The outdoor spaces of this home are both beautiful and low maintenance. Side yards offer additional gardening areas or hot tub locations, and bonus rooms at each end of the ADU as well as garage rafter access offer you storage or workshop flexibility. French drains embedded around and under the house perimeter brilliantly protect both the home and yard, while a deck accessed by door from both the living room and Primary Suite provide the perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee or drink after work.  No description of the unparalleled enhancements to this uniquely beautiful home—including over $650,000 of upgrades—would be complete without the absolutely darling detached ADU. 658± additional square feet of clever design has created a darling private residence complete with kitchen, bathroom, living space, and bedroom. The new owners could continuously rent this fully furnished at 3-month intervals to traveling nurses for approximately $2,600-$2,800 per month, and it provides an opportunity for seamless additional income or bonus family and guest living quarters. 

The highly acclaimed Acalanes High School District and Lafayette Elementary Districts serve this exceptional address, and restaurants & shops are less than 1/4 mile away. This area is also a hiking and biking utopia with the Iron Horse Trail just 3.5 miles away and nearby easy access to the outdoor edens of Shell Ridge, Mount Diablo, and Briones. Looking for some nightlife? Only 3.5 miles to downtown Walnut Creek, 1 mile to Highway 24, and 1.3 miles to B.A.R.T. all combine to provide easy access to all the delights of the entire Bay Area. 1000 Walnut Drive ensures that indeed you can have the best of all worlds: a gorgeously charming home surrounded by trees in a secluded location, along with a thriving leisure life filled with shopping, entertainment, and foodie delights. The convenience to Highway 680 and BART, a seamless 20-mile commute to San Francisco, and the accessibility of Downtown Lafayette all complete this picture-perfect lifestyle offering. Contact Mariah for more information about this wonderful home 925-787-2490.