Sponsored: New construction in Orinda delivers thoughtful design and incredible views
Brand new construction on almost an acre of land showcases impeccable craftsmanship, artistry and attention to every detail.
Designer/builder Christian Brown, owner of Golden Snail Builders, chose this pristine Orinda hillside property for its private setting, oak-studded surroundings and views. He created a reinterpretation of an Arts and Crafts home with a contemporary touch. The home’s understated luxury and minimalist style has an architectural integrity reserved for only the finest of homes.
The almost 4,000-square-foot home at 48 Oak Drive took about 18 months to craft with a consistent use of finishes and features that Brown says, “brings a subtle class and depth to a home.” The thoughtful design and the way in which each element works with the whole, creates a beautiful and harmonious aesthetic.
For example, the pattern on the outside deck railing matches the interior staircase bannister; gorgeous honed marble and quartz counters adorn the kitchen and are used for a fresh, crisp look in the bathrooms.
Beginning at the classic front pillars, the graceful lines of a porch beam with a cloud lift motif that is echoed in the solid mahogany front door, and protruding corbels, the facade of the home “attributes to the strength of the home’s design and its longevity,” says Brown. It’s a timeless piece of architecture and art.
The boutique builder based in Oakland, Golden Snail Builders, builds one home a year. Brown says this home was situated on the property to take full advantage of the views and to welcome as much daylight as possible into the home.
The home features four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, living room, office, fabulous bonus room and appealing flexible space that is designed so “you can live in it in many ways.” Create a formal dining room or casual family room.
A generous front garden and patio, more than 540 square feet of Ipe decks on two levels, and additional backyard space that connects to a gentle slope and meadow offer plenty of outdoor venues for entertaining, play, and quiet retreat.
Bright and illuminated in natural light, the home’s open concept design uses classic features including large cased windows including a band of clerestory, and detailed woodwork, white silver gray stain on white oak floors, and designer light fixtures.
The chef’s kitchen features soothing variations of gray tones that complement the two-tone cabinetry, an oversize island, an elongated subway marble tile backsplash, and Viking appliances including a custom-designed hood that matches the board and batten design of the island.
The great room is awash in natural light and is anchored on one side by a gas fireplace. Sliding French doors open to one of two Ipe decks and fantastic private outdoor space that offers north-facing hillside and oak views.
An adjacent dining room is equally spacious and also offers views. Create an inviting family room in a front-facing room that also features French doors that open onto the front patio and gardens. A generous-size office is also on the main level with a nearby powder room.
The lower-level features a very spacious bonus room that seamlessly flows to a lower-level deck that is designed to offer unhindered views of the beautiful terrain. The bonus room has a wet bar with a honed marble counter, beverage refrigerator and stainless sink. This room is ideal for a game room, home theater or family room. A nearby large storage room, naturally cooled, is ideal for a wine cellar/tasting room.
The master bedroom enjoys a large view window, dual walk-in closets and room for a sitting area, and plush linear weave carpeting. The sumptuous master bathroom has a dual-sink vanity, freestanding soaking tub, frameless glass shower enclosure, decorative basket weave patterned tile, Hansgrohe rain showerheads, and marble wainscot.
Three additional bedrooms are generous in size and feature French door closet doors, and plush carpeting. One bedroom has a full en suite bathroom with handmade subway tile surround on the tub/shower combination. This room, ideal for an au pair, guest or in-law, also has a walk-in closet, and separate and private entry.
An additional full bathroom and laundry room are also on this level.
Additional features include a two-car garage with four off-street parking spaces in addition to two spaces in a turnout on the street, an automated solar shade on the stairwell skylight, smooth textured walls, Ipe framed decks with a cable rail system, southern front exposure, three-zone high-efficiency HVAC, smart thermostat, double insulated roof, tankless water heater.
Nestled among the towering trees, this property offers a unique opportunity to live in a retreat-style home in a wooded setting while being so conveniently close to Orinda Village, downtown Moraga and Lafayette, BART, freeway access, and top-rated schools.
Price: $2,765,000
Website: www.clarkthompson.com
Listing agent: Clark Thompson Village Associates Real Estate ct@clarkthompson.com 925-998-7898