Every dream home starts with a conversation.

CUSTOM HOMES・LUXURY HOMES

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· The greatest luxury is quality of life ·

As in 1986, our approach today starts with discerning your vision, then bringing your dreams out of the dirt. While ordinary houses are about shelter and safety, a custom home is about you: your aspirations, identity, and values.

Because clients sometimes need help figuring out what those are, we begin with discussion and vision refinement. Then, our integrated disciplines, from land acquisition to entitlement to design and construction, bring it to life.

Ready for the home you’ve always wanted?

Combining an attentive process with a breadth of skill produces great client relationships — which is why the majority of our luxury home clients later become investors as well.

We’ve built luxury custom homes for clients all around the East Bay: Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Oakland, Orinda, Pleasanton, and Walnut Creek.

· Custom home building process ·

Every custom home building process is unique, since every family, city, budget, timeline, and home site are unique. That said, for clients who are starting with us from scratch, the process will involve these general steps and time periods.

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01 Assess (1 wk)

The critical first step of our process is verifying if it’s a mutual fit. Our ideal clients value quality and experience over savings and speed.

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02 Dream (1-2 wks)

You meet our custom homes team, we visit your site or lots for sale, tour some of our previous homes, and gather architectural inspiration.

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03 Plan (1 mo)

We submit contracts, assemble the team, start on preliminary design, and continue to refine the vision and priorities for your dream home.

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04 Design (6 mo)

You buy the lot, and start material selections and meeting with the architect; we get city approvals and work on structural plans.

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05 Build (12-18 mo)

Time to break ground! By this point you’ll have closed escrow, and continued your selections (flooring, tile, paint); we finish construction.

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06 Enjoy (lifetime)

Building better the first time means you’ll have squeak-free floors and straight-hanging doors for decades. But we’re there if you need us.

Key custom home stats

· 150+ homes built over three decades
· 75% of investors are former clients
· Almost exclusively referral clientele

・Custom, luxury + dream home portfolio・

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01・CUSTOM HOME

Sunset Manor・Lafayette

Sunset Manor is an exquiste new construction build encompassing old world charm and countless modern details. Nestled into a Lafayette golden hillside landscape, this artisically designed home inside and out captures the essence of California living.

• ARTISTICALLY DESIGNED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

• GOLDEN HILLSIDE VIEWS

• 10.89 ACRE LOT

• 11,000 SQUARE FEET

• MATURE TREES AND WINE VINEYARDS

• CUSTOM WINE CELLAR & BILLARDS ROOM

• INDOOR / OUTDOOR LIVING AT ITS FINEST

• ENTERTAINERS DREAM

Branagh dream home--Alamo, CA (Copy)

4 BR, 4 BA, 6,500 square feet, New England Cape style custom home on .9 acres. Gray clapboard siding with white trim.

Branagh custom home--Alamo, CA (Copy)

4 BR, 4 BA, 6,500 square feet, New England Cape style custom home on .9 acres. Gray clapboard siding with white trim.

Branagh luxury home--Alamo, CA (Copy)

4 BR, 4 BA custom home on .9 acres. New England Cape style. Living room showing custom stone fireplace surround, hardwood floors, counter with bar stools, and arched doorway.

Branagh custom home kitchen--Alamo, CA (Copy)

Dream kitchen of the 4 BR, 4 BA, 6,500 square foot custom home. Hardwood floors, gray quartz countertops, built-in appliances, skylight over island, brown marble backsplash, and white custom cabinetry.

Branagh dream home kitchen--Alamo, CA (Copy)

Closer-up view of dream kitchen of the 4 BR, 4 BA, 6,500 square foot custom home. Hardwood floors, gray quartz countertops, built-in appliances, skylight over island, brown marble backsplash, and white custom cabinetry.

Branagh custom home living room--Alamo, CA (Copy)

Living room of 4 BR, 4 BA, 6,500 square foot dream home. White painted box beam ceiling, custom tile fireplace surround, and custom white millwork trim.

Branagh luxury home--sunroom--Alamo, CA (Copy)

Sunroom of 4 BR, 4 BA, 6,500 square foot custom home. French doors leading out to patio, and custom chandelier.

Branagh luxury home--living room--Alamo, CA (Copy)

Living room showing decorative exposed beams, white painted wood ceiling, hardwood floors, and custom cabinets for entertainment center.

Branagh dream home--library--Alamo, CA (Copy)

Custom stone fireplace surround, and built-in bookshelves and ladder for library.

Branagh dream home--pool and patio--Alamo, CA (Copy)

Backyard view of Alamo custom home showing pool, fountain, garden pergola, covered porch, and patio area.

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02・LUXURY HOME

Gary・Alamo

Gary is an extraordinary East Coast inspired family home with exquisite finishes and custom crafted details throughout. Completed in 2017, Gary is an inspiring blend of artfully designed features with comfortable family living.

• 4 BEDROOMS

• 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS

• 6,500 SQUARE FEET

• 12,000 FT CUSTOM MILLWORK

• FOUR FIREPLACES

• HIS & HERS OFFICES

• MASTER SUITE WITH PRIVATE DECK

• HANDMADE GAS LAMPS

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03・CUSTOM BUILD

Modern Ranch・Orinda

A perfect blend of modern and contemporay design with its mulipe faceted exterior and simple elegance interior. Natural cedar siding married with original limestore and sleek metal roofing marry in harmony. It's nestled setting allows for sweeping Mt. Diablo Views and dreamy morning sunrises.

• 1.2 ACRES

• 4,800 SQUARE FEET

• 5 BEDROOMS AND 4.5 BATHROOMS

• CUSTOM INFINITY EDGE POOL

• MOUNT DIABLO VIEWS

• STANDING SEAN METAL ROOF

• PRIVATE OFFICE

• WALKABLE TO THREE SCHOOLS

• INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING

Branagh luxury home--hacienda--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Street view of the 4 BR, 4.5 BA, 3,900 square foot custom home with three-car garage, private putting green, and game room.

Branagh luxury home--hacienda interior--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Stair detail showing custom wrought iron railings and chandelier, and terra cotta and decorative tile work.

Branagh custom home--hacienda--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Kitchen detail showing antique dining table, decorative tile countertops, custom walnut cabinets, box beams, and tile backsplash.

Branagh dream home--balcony--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Balcony showing antique bench, exposed beams, wood roof, wrought-iron chandelier, and French doors from bedroom.

Branagh luxury home--deck--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Overhead view showing terra cotta floor tile and roof, decorative tile fireplace surround, stucco exterior, and built-in gas grill.

Branagh custom home--family room--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Spanish mission-inspired interior with box beams, terra cotta and decorative floor tile, antique table, custom wrought-iron chandelier, recessed can lights, and French doors/bi-fold glass wall leading to backyard patio.

Branagh dream home--family room--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Spanish mission-inspired interior with box beams, terra cotta and decorative floor tile, antique table, custom wrought-iron chandelier, recessed can lights, decorative tile fireplace surround, and French doors/bi-fold glass wall leading to back and front patios.

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04・CUSTOM HOME

Southwood・Orinda

With eye-catching details and intention, Southwood is an enchanting custom home. The design updates traditional hacienda style with walls of glass and an outdoor living spaces. Distinctive details include hand-painted tiles, iron light fixtures and custom-finished wood trim.

• 4 BEDROOM

• 4.5 BATHROOMS

• 3,900 SQUARE FEET

• CUSTOM WOOD TRIM

• PRIVATE PUTTING GREEN

• WROUGHT-IRON CHANDELIERS

• BI-FOLD FAMILY ROOM GLASS WALL

• HAND-FINISHED WALNUT FLOORS

Branagh modern dream home--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Glass walls with natural stone accents, infinity pool, stone tile patio.

Branagh contemporary dream home--living room--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Front hallway/living room showing white stone tile floors, natural stone accent walls, second-floor walkway, floating staircase, and glass walls.

Branagh modern dream home--living room--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Hardwood floors with glass walls and natural stone accents.

Branagh modern dream home--dining area--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Natural stone accent walls, built-in gas fireplace with stainless steel surround, recessed can ceiling lights, and hardwood millwork.

Branagh dream home--modern kitchen--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Kitchen/dining area showing glass walls, white stone tile floor, custom black flat-panel cabinets, brushed stainless steel fixtures, and gray quartz countertops.

Branagh dream home--kitchen detail--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Kitchen view of white stone tile floor, custom black flat-panel cabinets, brushed stainless steel fixtures, built-in stainless steel appliances, charcoal gray tile backsplash, and gray quartz countertops.

Branagh dream home--second floor walkway--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Second floor detail showing walkway with glass and metal railing, stone accents, and contemporary floating cantilevered stairway.

Branagh luxury home--bedroom--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Glass walls, hardwood floors, built-in gas fireplace, Eames chair.

Branagh dream home--shoe closet-- (Copy)

Master closet with built-in shoe storage, custom flat-panel cabinets, and frosted sliding glass doors.

Branagh luxury home--master bath--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Glass walls, contemporary freestanding tub, beige stone floor tile, and open glass shower.

Branagh contemporary dream home--front walk--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Stone patio tile leading to infinity pool.

Branagh modern luxury home--patio--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Stone patio tiles, natural stone and tan stucco exterior with glass walls, and built-in outdoor gas fireplace.

Branagh luxury home--infinity pool--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Pool with stone tile patio and lounge chairs.

Branagh dream home--modern exterior--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Stone and stucco exterior of the 3 BR, 5 BA, 7,000 square foot modern home with backyard sculpture.

Branagh dream home--backyard--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Elevated perspective of stone and stucco exterior of the 3 BR, 5 BA, 7,000 square foot modern home with backyard sculpture and patio and infinity pool in background.

Branagh modern dream home--tennis court--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Exterior with natural stone walls, balcony, and terraced landscaping.

Branagh modern dream home--exterior--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Hillside perspective showing natural stone and tan stucco exterior with glass walls.

Branagh contemporary dream home--front--Orinda, CA (Copy)

Front approach showing garage, glass walls, natural stone and stucco exterior, and stairway lights.

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05・DREAM HOME

Country Club・Orinda

Country Club is an unforgettable modern stone and glass home built seamlessly into the Orinda hills. A visionary, collaborative design process resulted in a stylish dwelling befitting the clients' modern art collection.

• 3 BEDROOMS

• 5 BATHROOMS

• 7,000+ SQUARE FEET

• DEDICATED WINE STORAGE

• PRIVATE TENNIS COURT

• DETACHED IN-LAW UNIT

• INFINITY EDGE POOL

• HOME ELEVATOR

Branagh luxury home--Hamptons--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh dream home--bell roof--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh Hamptons custom home--front facade--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh luxury home--entryway--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh custom home--staircase--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh custom home--kitchen dining--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh custom home--kitchen--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh luxury home--library study--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh dream home--master bedroom--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh luxury home--master bath--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh dream home--master bath--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh luxury home--lantern detail--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh custom home--decorative archway--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

Branagh luxury home--california room--Lafayette, CA (Copy)

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06・CUSTOM HOME

Cosso・Lafayette

Cosso Court is an iconic Hamptons-style home designed for spacious indoor/outdoor living. Sited on a secluded cul-de-sac in Happy Valley, Cosso was designed for comfortable, luxury living both outside and in. No detail was left untouched creating this masterful piece of art.

• 5 BEDROOMS

• 5 FULL, 2 HALF BATHS

• 6,500 SQUARE FEET

• CALIFORNIA ROOM WITH PIZZA OVEN

• DETACHED GARAGE + IN-LAW UNIT

• UNIQUE CLUB ROOM/OFFICE

• PRIVATE BOCCE COURT

• CUSTOM WOODWORK + TRIM

• HOME ELEVATOR

• HANDMADE GAS LANTERNS

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07・LUXURY HOME

English Oak・Lafayette

A modern farmhouse style with contemporary design, English Oak is a wonderfully appointed home nesteled perfectly in the heart of Lafayette. Classically styled inside and out, with function and flow nicely priortized.

• 5 BEDROOMS

• 4.5 BATHROOMS

• 4,778 SQUARE FEET

• .53 ACRES

• CUSTOM WOOD CABINETRY

• SCULLERY KITCHEN

• ACCORDIAN GLASS DOORS TO BACKYARD OASIS

• PRIVATE OFFICE AND GYM