18 Woodland Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

This cherished traditional home was created in 1940 and located on a premium .34 acre parcel on a lovely street where homes are rarely available. With good sized living areas and stylish updates that complement the original architectural integrity, the charming home is light and bright with expansive windows and glass doors opening out to front and back patios. The layout provides a most inviting California indoor outdoor living environment. This sought after Orinda neighborhood is located close to twelve years of top rated Orinda schools, and the area offers popular walking routes within the friendly neighborhood. The setting is picturesque with mature gardens, trees and views of the surrounding Orinda hills.Home Features:Front Entry: Brick patio and porch with wonderful, traditional style wood front door, attractive lantern style exterior light. Opens to entry hall with coat closet. Lovely quarter sawn oak hardwood floors that extend into other living areas.Living Room: A large picture window with plantation shutters that slide totally open grace the front of the room. True divided light windows flank a traditional brick fireplace with wood mantle, wide plank hardwood floors.Dining Room: A good sized room open to the kitchen. Corner windows provide a picturesque view of the front garden and patio. A glass door opens out to the covered "patio room" and large backyard. Wide plank oak hardwood floors.Gourmet Kitchen: A sparkling white kitchen featuring Carrera marble slab counters, raised panel door cabinetry. Appliances are stainless and include a new 40-inch, five-burner gas stove with double ovens and Bosch dishwasher. The stainless kitchen sink with corner windows faces out to the back yard.The mudroom offers flexible space for a desk or cabinet, a pull down ironing board, door with a glass window out to the backyard, and access to the two-car garage and laundry area and workshop.Half bath with pedestal sink and built-in shelving.The updated full bath has a white, raised panel vanity with Carrera slab counter, attractive light fixture, large porcelain bath tub, and separate stall shower.Bedroom Wing: Two light filled bedrooms. One bedroom has corner windows and a walk-in closet. The other has corner windows plus a side window, a walk-in closet plus double closet with large sliding doors. Both bedrooms and the hall have oak hardwood floors and crown molding. A glass door in the hall opens out to the back "patio room."Crown moldings, wide plank and regular width, quarter sawn hardwood floors, some dual pane windows, recent kitchen and bath updates.Large Level .344 Acre Lot with views of the surrounding hills.Crisp white picket fence lined with a rose covered arbor provides a fitting entrance. Picturesque garden with camellias, rhododendron, rosemary, numerous perennials, and boxwood. The front yard has its own inviting play area with a lush level lawn, large brick patio and front porch. Mature redwood and deodar cedar provide summer shade.The partially covered "patio room" in the back courtyard of this u-shaped home has glass door entries from two sides and extends out to a great entertaining area. Decorative stone walls, birch and fruit trees including delicious pear and apple, and a large level play or garden area . There is lots of room for future expansion.A highly desirable neighborhood in a great Orinda location close to 12 years of schools, a short distance to Theater Square, shopping and restaurants, and access to freeways and BART for commuting to San Francisco and other regional business centers.Top Rated Orinda Schools with High 2013 Statewide API Scores: Del Rey Elementary (963 API} Orinda Intermediate (953 API) Miramonte High School (932 API) (Please check with districts for school availability)Forbes Best School Districts For Your Housing Buck Orinda was #7 in the Nation in the $800,000+ category (Top category in the study with GreatSchools published 2011).