Pending: Masterfully crafted Mediterranean-inspired villa in the Orinda hills
An enchanting Mediterranean-inspired villa leaves little to be desired for those seeking the ultimate private sanctuary tucked in one of the East Bay’s more exclusive communities.
Come home to almost an acre of land at the end of Owl Hill Court and a custom-designed and custom-built smart home showcasing acute attention to detail with masterfully crafted timeless features around every corner. Enter through an Old World-style Antigua front door with custom leaded-glass sidelights crafted by Theodore Ellison Designs and into a foyer featuring a floor with a custom starburst inlay and a custom forged iron chandelier. Radiant-heated hickory hardwood floors complement the custom alderwood cabinetry and exposed beam ceilings, while multiple wood-framed French doors open to amazing venues celebrating California’s quintessential indoor-outdoor living.
The two-level main house features almost 4,100 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, including a sumptuous primary suite with a private view terrace; a junior suite, also with balcony; and a main-level guest room, four-and-a-half bathrooms, plus a family room with custom carved cabinetry depicting the owls that frequent the nearby towering trees, and a sideboard with pullout shelves, a rotunda office, and a fabulous chef’s kitchen, living room, and dining room. Stroll down a private pathway among the lush gardens to the 750-square-foot self-contained guesthouse featuring one bedroom and one bathroom, a full kitchen, and a loft, and an additional studio on a lower level.
Professionally landscaped grounds around the home create an oasis of tranquility and peacefulness among towering oak trees, more than a dozen fruit trees, a lavender field, and garden beds bursting with seasonal color in the optimal southern exposure. Sprawling flagstone patios and loggias offer many venues to entertain or enjoy a quiet retreat near two fire pits, the outdoor kitchen, and the pebble tec pool and spa.
Designed for today’s active lifestyle, this home includes 32 solar panels, Tesla Powerwall, Lutron lighting controls, complete home automation using Apple HomeKit with two iPads, an alarm system, Nest camera doorbell and security cameras, and an interior and exterior Sonos sound system.
Designer finishes include reclaimed Douglas fir interior doors by Liberty Valley, oil-rubbed bronze-finished Ashley Norton hardware, and Loewen exterior doors and windows.
An oversize walnut-topped island takes center stage in the fabulous gourmet kitchen that also features tinted concrete counters, custom Knotty Alder soft-close cabinetry including a pullout pantry, and a backsplash accented with Talavera tiles.
A pair of Currey & Company Lumley pendants illuminate the three-seat peninsula island. A walk-in pantry, copper prep sink and stainless farmhouse sink with a WaterWorks faucet are also featured in addition to Miele, Sub-Zero, and Wolf appliances.
A sweeping staircase features a custom forged iron handrail and decorative Talavera tiled risers. At the top of the stairs is the rotunda office with access to a front-facing terrace.
The primary suite is a luxurious retreat that features walk-in closets with custom California Closet organizers, a sauna, a sitting area, custom-painted walls, a built-in window seat, access to the terrace that wraps around the side of the upper level, and access to a private terrace overlooking the pool, spa, and hillside views. The en suite bathroom has been upgraded with waterproof plaster around the tub, a walk-in shower and a dual-sink vanity. A junior suite offers a sitting room, two closets and access to the terrace. Its en suite is a large bathroom with custom tile work, shower and bathtub.
Additional features include a three-car garage, keyless door and gate locks, a full bathroom with outdoor access and a pigmented stucco exterior. There are also custom copper gutters and downspouts, and a laundry updated with walnut counters, three workstations, stacked full-size washer and dryer, and WaterWorks faucet.
Orinda, one of the East Bay’s more exclusive cities on this side of the Caldecott Tunnel, is a charming city surrounded by the beauty of open space and rolling hillsides.
Enjoy the convenience of being less than a mile to Orinda Village, BART and access to Highway 24. This Orinda location is also close to top-rated schools in the Orinda and Acalanes school districts and popular outdoor recreation areas, including Briones and Tilden regional parks and the Lafayette Reservoir.
Price: $4,995,000
Where: 5 Owl Hill Court, Orinda
Shown by appointment.
Listing agent: Compass, The Beaubelle Group. Lynn Molloy. DRE# 01910108. Lynn.molloy@compass.com (925) 818-7620