This premier property, located in the heart of the Orinda Country Club, reflects the very best of Orinda living. See this sprawling Orinda estate with five bedrooms and three full baths in a spacious 3952 sq ft. A park like setting of 1.06 glorious acres with a private, gated drive and vintage California live Oaks is an impressive introduction. The formal living and dining rooms boasts original wide plank flooring with double French doors opening to an open air veranda offering breathtaking views. A romantic wood paneled library doubles as a guest rooms opening to vistas beyond.

The main level features a grand entrance with authentic architectural details, soaring ceilings with massive open beams. The classic architecture with extensive use of large windows and French doors allows natural light to bathe the interior of this home creating warm, dynamic spaces. Inside, the home seems to have been built around the gardens, creating a superb blend of living space and nature, with spectacular views from every room. An elegant living room, right from the pages of Dickens with grand brick fireplace creates an exquisite atmosphere of a bygone era. The formal dining room embraces elegant entertaining, setting the stage for large family gatherings. The gourmet, eat-in kitchen with coiffured ceiling, inspires grand cuisine with colorful Provencal accents.

Generously proportioned bedrooms exude an air of comfort and charm. A large master suite with intimate bath has views from both sides overlooking the pastoral gardens and paths in the front and the valley beyond from the back.

On the lower level are two additional bedrooms and bath along with a comfortable family room opening to extensive lawns and gardens.

With gracious understated elegance, beauty, perfection and attention to detail, this home is perfect for elegant entertaining or relaxing with family and friends. It is rare to find one of these enchanting Orinda homes that thoroughly captivates the heart. This is truly a garden lovers dream:, a harmonious blend of style and comfort, rich with an authentic palate, vibrant with charm and intimacy, an extraordinary celebration of life.