Welcome to this exceptional home in Lafayette's exclusive gated Baywood community—one of only three gated neighborhoods in all of Lafayette. Here, pristine homes and incredible neighborhood pride create an environment where Halloween trick-or-treating becomes legendary, and children forge lifelong friendships on the rare school bus rides to top-rated Springhill Elementary. This two-story residence spans 4,173± square feet on a 0.41± acre lot, featuring formal living and dining rooms alongside a beautifully updated kitchen with butler's pantry, casual dining area, and family great room with multiple backyard access points for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a cozy fireplace, private balcony, updated en-suite bathroom, and walk-in closet. Additional bedrooms are bright, spacious, and thoughtfully designed for family and guests. The tiered backyard is an entertainer's dream, featuring a pool, spa, sports court, outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, fire pit, and raised garden beds with fruit trees. A private gate opens directly to Briones Regional Park, where rolling hills and grazing cattle create your extended backyard.