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.