Step back in time when you enter 1064 Via Alta in the Lafayette hills, a phenomenal split-level 5-bed, 3-bath luxury home built by renowned Mid-Century Modern architect Robert Klemmedson in 1959. The quintessential Mad Men-era masterpiece has been carefully restored to its modernist glory and is hitting the market for the first time in 60 years!

Hailed as “The House of Balconies” by the San Francisco Examiner when it was built, 1064 Via Alta boasts soaring vaulted ceilings and expansive walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that frame dramatic views of Mt. Diablo and vineyards dotting distant Lafayette hillsides. Choose from the home's multitude of decks and balconies to watch a summery sunset, or sip a martini while immersed in the Mid-Mod vibe.

The 3,170-sq-ft. house sits on a very private half-acre surrounded by mature oak, pine, and bay trees. Enthusiasts will love details like original slate floors with radiant heat, mahogany paneled walls (lovingly restored to their strawberry blond hue), a sunken conversation pit next to a two-sided copper fireplace (many cozy game nights happened here), exposed beam ceilings, and multiple sliding glass doors that open onto decks and patio surrounding the 9-foot-deep pool.

Klemmedson’s architecture celebrates our connection to nature and geography. At 1064 Via Alta, he married indoor and outdoor spaces by extending a limestone wall from the Zen-like entryway into the living room’s stunning floor-to-ceiling stone wall and out again towards the backyard pool. Family members say the limestone came from a quarry in the Sierra foothills.

Known for his creative use of space, Klemmedson cantilevered the primary bedroom dramatically over the living room, creating a romantic interior balcony. This spacious suite includes a dressing room and serene bathroom with a sunken step-in shower, emerald fired tile, and lush views through vast windows. The suite opens to a curved redwood deck with stairs leading down to the pool. The home’s other bedrooms occupy a separate wing with its own staircase and cantilevered landing. Below this family bedroom wing, you'll find the den, game room/study, and bright laundry room.

The kitchen is substantially larger than many kitchens of the era and is luxuriously updated with high-end appliances, stone counters, and cabinetry. Delicious designer features were added for today’s homeowners who love entertaining, including a peninsula bar with seating, a copper sink, and wine refrigerator. A kitchen-to-patio pass-through is fitted with folding glass windows. The backyard oasis also boasts a gas firepit, freshly laid lawn, and… did we mention the VIEWS?!?

1064 Via Alta is brimming with stunning, flexible spaces for living, playing, working, au pair lodging, and generational housing!

* Staging design by Set Staging with retro art curated by Threespaces.xyz