The more than half-acre private, resort-like backyard sanctuary, with sweeping unobstructed hillside views and breathtaking sunsets takes this beautifully updated Moraga home to the next level.

Located on a coveted cul-de-sac with a walking path to K-8th grade, this two-level home showcases beautiful finishes and spectacular amenities inside and out.

The fresh and light-filled 2,848-square-foot interior is beautifully updated with refinished clear maple hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, dual pane windows, crown molding detailing, recessed lighting, and gorgeous custom-built Columbia and Blue Ridge Cabinetry. There are five bedrooms and four updated bathrooms, including a main-level bedroom with an en suite bathroom and walk-in closet, perfect for guests or as a secondary primary suite. There’s also a full pool bathroom adjacent to the family room with backyard and pool access.

Enjoy the sensational outdoor venues illuminated with custom lighting and optimal southwestern exposure. Entertain, play, and relax surrounded by expansive patios, a gas fire pit, a large pool with a Fiberon deck, lush lawns, and garden beds bursting with seasonal color. Pathways meander among multiple fruit trees, raised vegetable and herb garden beds, and a playground. Continue to customize with a possible vineyard, an outdoor kitchen, a bocce ball court, a cabana, and much more.

Glass French doors define the formal living room that also features Blue Ridge Cabinetry custom built-ins and glass-faced cabinetry on either side of the gas fireplace. The adjacent formal dining room, expanded and ready to accommodate large gatherings, also features two sliders that offer a seamless flow to the backyard patios.

Updated to perfection and also expanded, the gourmet kitchen showcases bright white soft-close Columbia Cabinetry, and upper glass-faced cabinets, all with stunning black matte pulls. Black granite counters include a wrap-around breakfast bar that can accommodate ten stools. Stainless appliances include dual Dacor ovens, a five-burner cooktop and a microwave, as well as a new GE Café refrigerator and dishwasher. In addition, there’s a walk-in pantry offering lots of storage with built-in shelves.

A custom-designed and built-in entertainment unit and cabinetry by Blue Ridge Cabinetry anchors the adjacent family room that also has sliding glass door access to the backyard.

The primary suite on the upper level is beautifully updated with a spa-inspired en suite and access to an expansive balcony with a sleek black railing and picturesque views. The bedroom has front-facing windows with Silhouette blinds, a ceiling fan, and a large walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The en suite is beautifully designed with a slate tile floor, an oversized steam shower with bench seating, and a single-sink large vanity with a decorative white tile backsplash.

Three more bedrooms on this level include one with access to the balcony, like the primary suite, and a walk-in closet. Two bedrooms have front-facing view windows and sliding mirrored closet doors. These bedrooms share a full bathroom decorated with updated tile, a new glass-enclosed tub/shower combination, and a dual-sink vanity.

Additional features include a deep two-car garage with storage cabinets, a mudroom, phantom screens, central air conditioning, a whole house fan, new Toto toilets, pool cover, new gutters, an updated and enhanced electrical panel, and a portable generator.

Enjoy the short drive to Lafayette and Orinda BART stations, Highway 24, nearby shopping, dining options, and the Sunday Farmer’s Market at the Moraga Shopping Center. There is also access to nearby walking trails and Rancho Laguna Park. Top-rated Moraga schools are nearby, including Camino Pablo Elementary, a short distance down the walking path to and from Kazar Court. Joaquin Moraga Intermediate, just down the road from Camino Pablo Elementary, and Campolindo High School, about a three-mile drive. Home to St. Mary’s College, Moraga also offers many parks and outdoor recreation areas, including the Moraga Commons Park, the bordering Lafayette Reservoir, and open space along the San Leandro Reservoir. The popular and private Moraga Country Club features an 18 hole golf course, tennis and pickle ball courts, a state-of-the-art swimming facility, soon-to-be fitness center, and a newer, updated and expanded clubhouse for social events.