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Original Judge Hamlin Estate
670 Sky Hy Circle
Lafayette, CA
$1,599,000
6 Bed / 4.5 Bath
3818 Sq. Ft +/-
.74 Acres
Original Judge Hamlin Estate
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This 1941 Lafayette estate originally served as the cornerstone for what is now known as Sky Hy Ranch. This custom, Spanish-style residence was originally built for Federal Judge O.D. Hamlin. This historical property is truly unique for the area and features classical architectural design rarely found in Contra Costa County.
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The main residence is comprised of a 3 bedroom + executive study/3 bath, 3151 sq. ft. one story main house plus an attached 1 bedroom/1 bath, 292 sq. ft. guest house and a 2 bedroom/.5 bath, 375 sq. ft. cabana, all connected by covered esplanade. Â The rare, extremely large, flat lot on the top of a hill boasts extensive gardens and a pool as well as hilltop views of Lafayette.
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Interior features of the main home include a grand living room with open-beamed ceiling and a stunning floor to ceiling progressively stacked brick fireplace, beautiful dark hardwood floors and amazing natural light through French doors and picture windows. Nearby, the octagonal executive library has a fireplace, built-in shelving and desk, and true wet bar. The expansive formal dining room attaches to a spacious kitchen, which includes a breakfast nook and walk-in pantry. The master retreat encompasses a walk-in closet, along with a separate changing room and closet, and bath with stall shower and tub. The two additional, large bedrooms each feature en suite full bathrooms, one with attached sitting room.Â
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Located down a large private driveway, the property is quiet and set apart from neighbors. Exterior highlights include a covered dining patio with fireplace, large entertaining deck off kitchen with bench seating, meandering paths throughenchanting gardens, mature Redwood and Magnolia trees, level lawn and pool. A Spanish tile roof complements the impressive exterior. Â In addition, there is an oversized 3-car garage with two attached storage/work rooms.Â
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Sky Hy Ranch is a private gated community of 29 homes surrounded by rolling hills and grazing cattle. The neighborhood is known for its pristine setting, picture-perfect views, community greenbelt and mini-park. Conveniently located minutes from both downtown Lafayette and Rheem, it has easy access to shops, restaurants and commute routes, and feeds to award-winning Lafayette Elementary School, Stanley Middle School and Campolindo High School. Â
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We encourage you to explore all that this one-of-a-kind home, property and neighborhood have to offer!
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Learn more about the history of Hamlin House: http://bit.ly/ZKdWdx
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