492 Dalewood Drive, Orinda
Offered at $3,595,000 Sold for $3,595,000
Stunning Orinda Downs Traditional
4 Bed 4 .5 Bath 3,461 Sq. Ft. Living Area 0.53 Acre Lot
One of the most distinctive homes in Orinda, this stunning traditional features timeless charm and manicured grounds designed for entertaining and everyday living. Located behind a gate, this well designed two-story includes a stunning foyer, expansive living room, inviting family room, dining room, executive office, chef’s kitchen, primary suite and three additional spacious bedrooms on the second level.
Meticulously maintained, the picturesque backyard features extensive mature landscaping with a large pool and spa, built-in barbecue, terraced and level lawn and patio trellis for year-round outdoor enjoyment.
Located in the coveted Orinda Downs neighborhood, the home is in a pocket of town known for trick-or-treating, dog walkers and lemonade stands. The genuine warmth of this house and neighborhood evokes a sense of small-town living while the nearby Dalewood Park and easy access to BART and downtown Orinda and Lafayette, enhance its ideal location.
Details
- Two-story foyer with grand staircase with millwork siding
- Light-filled living room with built-in speakers, fireplace with gas starter and stone hearth, and French doors to back patio
- Formal dining room with built-in speakers and French doors to back yard
- Kitchen with granite counters, Thermador Professional 6-burner gas range with covered vent hood, dual Thermador ovens, paneled built-in fridge, Thermador warming drawer, paneled Bosch dishwasher, Fisher and Paykel dishwashing drawer, built-in microwave, built-in speakers, and central island with prep sink and bar seating
- Breakfast nook with bay window and Dutch door to backyard
- Office nook with built-in desk off kitchen
- Butler’s pantry with glass cabinets and wet bar with U-Line beverage fridge and granite counter
- Laundry room with sink and Maytag washer and dryer
- Family room with brick gas fireplace, built-in cabinets and media center, pitched ceiling, and French doors to back yard
- Full bath with travertine tile shower and additional powder bath on main level
- Executive office with built-in desk and cabinets
- Upstairs primary suite features an oversized walk-in closet, two vanities with marble counters, and shower stall with dual shower heads
- Junior suite features full bath with shower tub
- Two more upstairs bedrooms (one with built-in desk) have walk-in closets and share full hall bath with dual sink vanity, tiled shower stall and soaking tub
- Sun-drenched backyard with large pool and spa, brick path to terraced lawn, shaded patio, and outdoor kitchen with sink, gas fireplace, Viking grill, beverage fridge and refrigerated keg tap
- Front yard with gated driveway, roses, lawn and covered front porch
- Additional Highlights & Updates Include: Refinished hardwood floors on first floor, fresh carpet in bedrooms, fresh interior paint, plantation shutters and crown moulding
- Exterior Highlights Include: Three car garage with epoxy floor, gated driveway, automatic pool cover, flagpole, extensive landscaping with roses, cypress trees and lawns in front and back yards