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Features
Perched at the top of Monte Vista Ridge Road on a sweet cul-de-sac, this home sits on over an acre with verdant views from here to Mt. Diablo.
From the moss between antique-looking paving stones to the lovely trumpet-vine encircling the beautiful windows, this home enchants.
The entertaining level boasts a grand foyer entrance, huge dining room, living room, sun room combination, with great indoor/outdoor flow to the lovely slate patio, all taking advantage of the stunning views. There is also a great eat-in kitchen with newly installed appliances, a huge family/media room and powder room.
Upstairs you’ll find 2 extra large bedrooms with terrific light, a laundry room, a full bathroom and a very special master suite that opens up to a private deck that lets that glorious view shine in. The suite also includes a separate dressing area, large walk-in closet and master bath.
There is a 3-car garage attached to the main home by a covered breezeway and a wonderful cottage with large bedroom, full bathroom and living room. Tucked away below the cottage is a fabulous climate controlled wine cellar that can hold over 1000 bottles of your favorite vintage. The grounds of this terrific property are full of possibilities and there are charming plantings throughout.
Easy commute to San Francisco and Walnut Creek. Convenient to shopping and Orinda schools. On top of the world, at the top of your game. This home is in a coveted location with all the amenities you seek!
Neighborhood
Orinda
Great schools, weather, and access to San Francisco thanks to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), as well as semirural country living makes Orinda a desirable place to live in the Bay Area. Large lots house lovely Spanish-, Mediterranean-, and contemporary-styled homes.
Orinda's open spaces attract road and mountain bikers and hikers along the extensive network of trails. The proximity to Tilden Regional Park, San Pablo Reservoir, Briones Regional Park, and the Lafayette Reservoir offer plenty of options for nature lovers.
Orinda's small-scale shopping district is home enticing boutiques and entertainment venues. Orinda Books in Village Square offers a reading series featuring local poets and literary notables. At the center of Orinda nightlife is the revitalized Orinda Theatre Square, anchored by the renovated, Art Deco-styled Orinda Theater. The theater is home to the California Independent Film Festival, hosts independent films and conversations with actors and actresses, and presents comedy nights and live theater performances. The California Shakespeare Theater, located in Bruns Amphitheater, presents live shows in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
Schedule
Additional Showings by Appointment with the Listing Agent