47 Orinda View Road, Orinda
Sold for $4,995,000
Breathtaking Orinda Downs View Estate
5 Bed + Office | 3.5 Bath | 6790± Sq. Ft. | .57± Acre Lot
Tucked at the end of a private cul-de-sac in the prestigious Orinda Downs neighborhood, sits this breathtaking custom-built retreat. Meticulously maintained and updated by original owners, this dream estate offers gorgeous 180-degree views, incredible natural light, open and airy living spaces, many recent designer renovations, amazing privacy and perfectly placed French doors for optimal indoor/outdoor living and entertaining.
Remodeled in 2022, the thoughtful floor plan offers an updated designer kitchen adjacent to a spacious family room, living room with cathedral ceiling and main-level primary retreat with luxurious en-suite spa bath. Work from home in the well-appointed executive office with fireplace and coffered ceiling. The lower-level features an expansive great room with built-in entertainment center, wrap-around bar, game area, and temperature-controlled wine cellar with “Ultra” wall mounted steel racking. Two additional bedrooms are located on the main level, with two more downstairs, offering private and flexible living arrangements.
Professionally landscaped gardens surround the hilltop property with multiple outdoor venues, including an expansive entertaining terrace with glass railing, spiral staircase to lower garden, vine-covered loggia, sitting areas, fountains and meandering paths. Majestic oak trees, level lawn and a gated front courtyard also adorn this pristine property.
Situated in a private enclave, the property is closely connected to the Orinda Downs neighborhood, a picture-perfect pocket of Orinda known for its close neighborhood community, private park with play structures and basketball courts, and great walking, hiking and biking opportunities. Top-rated public and private schools add to the popularity of Orinda. Just minutes to the amenities of both downtown Orinda and Lafayette, BART and commute routes make this a highly desirable location. This community has received Firewise recognition for its neighborhood wildfire preparation plan.
Details
DETAILS
1995 Exterior Details:
- 180° hilltop panoramic views on Oak-studded lot
- Private Orinda Downs Street with camera entry
- Stucco exterior with cast stone window and door framing
- Barrel tile clay roof
- 3 car garage with entry access and driveway additional off-street guest parking
- Fenced backyard with access from gated side yard
- Professionally landscaped by Brett McPherson with The Land Collaborative in San Rafael
- Front gated courtyard
- Security alarm system and fire sprinklers
- Firewise recognized neighborhood
Interior Details
- “European” White Oak hardwood floors(2022)
- Volume ceilings through-out the house and box-beam ceilings
- Designer Light Fixtures (2020)
- 5 Fireplaces
- All interior painted(2022)
- Custom cabinetry and limestone niches
- Temperature controlled wine cellar(2022)
- New Karastan carpet in all main level bedrooms (2020)
- French doors throughout
- All new iron door hardware (2022)
Entry:
- Spacious double door grand entry with vaulted ceilings
- Visual Comfort two-tiered iron ring chandelier
- Arched niches with limestone shelves
Formal Living Room:
- Cathedral 16’ ceilings
- 3 floor-to-ceiling view facing arched windows
- 180° panoramic views
- Over-sized custom 6’ high cast stone fireplace with gas logs
- Built-in cabinets
- French doors open to large entertaining terrace with new floating stone pavers, glass railing and spiral staircase to backyard
Formal Dining Room:
- Expansive dining area can accommodate a large table up to 14 seated guests
- Visual Comfort linear iron lantern dining fixtures & sconces in adjoining hallway
- Back facing windows provide panoramic views
Executive Office/Library:
- Privately located off main entry
- Double door entry
- Haussmanstone Limestone fireplace surround
- Built-in desk and bookcase cabinetry
- Alexa Hampton Antique Gild light pendant
- Wood boxed beam ceiling
- Closet for additional storage
- French doors provide front facing courtyard view
Kitchen:
- Renovated in 2020 and 2022 designed by Wendi Zampino from Home Systems
- Taj Mahal Honed Quartzite countertops
- Custom painted with new oversized island (8.5’ x 5’) with counter seating
- Subway tile backsplash
- Brizo “Artesso” Brilliance Stainless Faucets
- Create Goods Sinks 40” ledge stainless workstation sink with accessories
- Ruvati Prep sink with additional garbage disposal
- Proline Professional stainless cooktop hood
- 48” Professional Thermador rangetop with 6 burners and griddle
- Dual Benchmark Bosch dishwashers
- SubZero full-sized refrigerator and freezer
- GE Profile microwave oven
- Walk-In pantry with steel and glass sliding barn door and custom shelving
- Casual dining area with multiple view windows
- Visual Comfort lantern dining fixture
- Top Knobs hardware
- Built-in desk area with storage
- French door opens to upper terrace
Family Room:
- Multiple windows frame panoramic views
- Open to kitchen area
- Cast stone gas fireplace
- Wood boxed beam ceiling
- Custom painted built-in cabinetry
- Sony flat screen T.V. over fireplace
- French doors to terrace
Butler’s Pantry:
- Taj Mahal honed quartzite counters and backsplash
- Pass-through from kitchen and dining room
- Professional Perlick wine refrigerator
- Custom painted cabinetry for glass, china and linen storage
- Hammered nickel sink by Premier Copper Products
- Brizo “Artesso” bar faucet
- Top Knobs hardware
- Seeded glass upper cabinets with puck lights
Primary Retreat:
- Expansive relaxing space
- Beautiful views from multiple windows
- French doors open to terrace overlooking garden
- Generous built-in cabinetry
- New Karastan carpet
- Currey & Company Novella iron and glass chandelier
- Gas fireplace featuring custom limestone surround and raised hearth
- Remote controlled Hunter Douglas Silhouette shades
Primary Bathroom:
- Renovated in 2020 and designed by Wendi Zampino of Home Systems
- Jacuzzi Fiore free-standing tub with Brizo “Atavis” Brillant Luxe Nickel tub floor filler
- Brizo “Atavis” fixtures and accessories
- Monte Blanc leathered quartzite counters
- Haussmanstone honed limestone shower and floors
- Dual sink vanities
- Large vanity with make-up area lighted by Visual Comfort tail sconces and large arched mirror
- Toto sinks and toilet
- Plantation shutters for privacy
- Linen closet
- Dual walk-in closets with custom built-ins and new carpet
- Starphire glass shower enclosure
Lower Level Great Room:
- Media area with 80” flat screen T.V. on wall swivel
- Custom painted bult-in cabinetry
- Oversized custom cast stone gas fireplace
- Walk-behind wet bar with bar seating and Uline beverage fridge with icemaker
- Black Caesarstone counters with hammered nickel sink by Premier Cooper Products
- Walls of glass windows overlooking back garden view
- French doors out to portico with ceiling fan
Wine Room:
- Walk-in cellar with modern “Ultra” wall mounted steel racking
- Temperature controlled with custom lighting features
- Limestone flooring
- Custom double door glass entry with aluminum hardware
Game Room Area:
- Designed for pool/game table or wine lounge
- Wood boxed beam ceilings
- Walk-in shelved closet
- French doors with side lights out to vine covered portico
Front Garden:
- Professionally landscaped and refreshed in 2012
- Gated front courtyard entry
- Slate stone curbed walkway with curbside guest parking
- Gated side yard with herb garden, flower beds and pathway to backyard
Backyard Garden:
- Professionally landscaped and refreshed in 2012
- Oak-studded back lot with sweeping 180° views
- Expansive level lawn ~ wonderful for play and entertaining space
- Center stone fountain
- Vine overed terrace/portico with spacious patio ~ perfect for entertaining!
- Spiral staircase to upper terrace
- Terraced pathways to lower garden spaces
- Area for vegetable garden
- Updated LED landscape lighting both front and back gardens
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47 Orinda View Road, Orinda