When Tranquility Is Your Goal—Finding a Home With a Peaceful Setting

Imagine finding a home that feels completely peaceful. 

What are you picturing? 

When I imagine a peaceful, tranquil setting, a few things come to mind. A view, for one. Privacy for sure. And for me, a pool is one of those things that adds to the beauty and therefore to my feeling of tranquility. But I will confess that my poor husband sees the pool as a chore, so maybe for the “pool boy” this is not a feature that increases the feeling of tranquility.

I searched in the Tri-Valley for homes that have views and privacy, and ideally a pool too, and here’s what I found:

Alamo

340 Livorna Heights Road is my new listing, probably the most tranquil setting I can imagine and definitely the inspiration for this week’s theme. When my photographer came to take photos, she was awed by the setting and said, “I hike for miles and miles to end up in a place like this.”

Set back from the road down a long driveway, this home has privacy and is situated high enough that the views are spectacular. From the outdoor kitchen area, the view is panoramic, nearly 360 degrees. This is a charming home, oozing curb appeal, a single story with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, on a large .7 acre lot. From the family room, you overlook the pool and Mount Diablo beyond. See the virtual tour. Priced at $1,399,000. Call Lauren for a showing, for more information call 925-285-1728.

Danville

1400 Lawrence Road is offered by Lorri Cutler of Keller Williams. With five acres to roam, it's easy to find privacy and serenity on this lovely estate. The home is five bedrooms and four bathrooms with 5,426 square feet and includes a separate apartment. The gourmet kitchen is remodeled with high-end appliances, granite countertops and a center island. The back yard is lovely: Gorgeous pool and spa, and views from every angle. See the virtual tour. Priced at $1,348,000. For showings or more information, call Lorri at 925-783-7371.

San Ramon

415 Cranleigh Court is offered by Laurie Bradley of Family Realty Group. There were a few nice choices in San Ramon that I felt fit my "tranquility" theme, but when I saw the photo of this pool and the view, it took my breath away. Laurie told me that she enjoys having an open house at this listing because it is such a lovely and peaceful place to be. This is a six bedroom plus library, six and a half bathroom estate with 5,632 square feet on a nearly half-acre lot. The view overlooking the San Ramon hills is stunning. You can buy a nice home for $900,000, but that's the amount (plus) spent here in upgrades, including custom millwork, the pool and fountains, the outdoor kitchen, fire pit and sport court. See the virtual tour. Priced at $2,198,000. Laurie will show the house Saturday, or call her at 925-401-0407 for a showing or more information.

Dublin

7615 Shady Creek Road is offered by Joyce Tietz of Altera Signature Properties. This three bedroom, two and a half bath home has nearly 2,000 square feet and is situated on a one-third acre lot. Located in Willow Creek and near Alamo Creek Park, this home offers tranquility with a private back yard and sparkling pool. It has a lovely remodeled kitchen with high-end appliances. Priced at $599,000. Call Joyce for more information or to schedule a showing at 925-628-5105.

Pleasanton

7966 Foothill Knolls Drive is offered by Doug Buenz of Alain Pinel. This is a lovely Mediterranean estate in West Pleasanton with six bedrooms plus loft and a bonus room, five bathrooms, and a four-car garage. The home has stunning finishes including tumbled stone flooring, granite countertop and stainless appliances in the kitchen, dual master suites and two fireplaces. The lot is more than an an acre with views, a pool, outdoor kitchen and sports court. See the virtual tour. Offered at $1,999,000. Call Doug for showings at 925-785-7777.

Livermore

3082 Verdala Drive is offered by Debra Smith and Leslie Mills of Coldwell Banker. Nothing spells tranquility more than the wine country, especially when your glass is more than half full. This is a stunning Craftsman style home with a spacious front porch with room to sit outside to enjoy hillside and vineyard views. With more than 3,700 square feet, there are five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, including a guest bedroom suite on the main floor. The kitchen has maple hardwood flooring, cherrywood cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a built0in refrigerator and a large center island. The views of the hills and surrounding vineyards can be enjoyed from windows throughout the house, but especially while relaxing in the back yard with patio, pool and play area. Inside and out, this home offers the special feeling of living in the wine country. See the virtual tour. Priced at $1,029,000. Contact Debra at  925-899-7716 or Leslie at 925-683-0925 for more information or to schedule a showing.