2 La Cresta Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

Located in Orinda, one of San Francisco Bay Area's most desirable residential areas, this wonderful traditional home combine sophisticated elegance with charming ease. Thoughtfully designed and totally renovated with architect Peter Golze; the home offers quality detailing and has been published several times in Better Homes and Gardens. You will enter through a private gate to an inviting garden and the welcoming entry door with attractive true divide light that sets the stage for a charming and warm home that is exceptional in every detail. This wonderful four bedroom and four full bath home was rebuilt in 2001 and offers extensive custom features and quality finishing with hardwood floors through-out the home plus unique bookcases and storage cabinets. The Spacious Dining Room offers an elegant wood ceiling with a large bay window plus a French Door that leads to a private garden. The Elegant Living Room features gleaming hardwood floors and vaulted wood ceilings, an elegant fireplace and walls of glass that capture the private indoor and outdoor feeling. The heart of this spectacular home is the gourmet kitchen and wonderful open Family Room that offers extensive cabinetry. The picture perfect kitchen features granite counters and central island as well as a built-in refrigerator, Miele dishwasher with many custom cabinets and a large breakfast area. Serious cooks will enjoy the Thermador professional six-burner gas cook-top and stainless steel hood and double ovens plus microwave. The spacious, open Family Room is a wonderful room for guests to gather or for a moment of quiet enjoyment. The hardwood floors, entertainment cabinetry and excessive custom built-in include a deck, wine refrigerator and book case which all enhance this beautiful room. Walls of glass brings plenty of light and French doors open to the private pool and cascading water fall. The luxurious Master Suite is a soothing respite from the world. The bedroom has vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, special lighting and French door that leads to an enclosed garden room that is perfect for workout or quiet solitude with picturesque views of garden. Master Bathroom features slate floors and double sinks with French limestone counter top, French limestone large steam shower plus a spacious closet. The home offers three additional bedrooms: Two bedrooms are on the second level and they continue the many custom details found though-out the home including hardwood floors. One bedroom offers a window seat with picturesque views of the surrounding hills plus oversize closet and the other bedroom offers a large room with window seat and quiet views plus a separate bath. One bedroom or den is on the main level and it is spacious with hardwood floors, bay window and loads of cabinetry plus an adjacent full bath with beautiful French limestone and whirlpool tub. The park-like yard is an entertainers dream! The yard is totally fenced and offers a quiet and lovely garden area with expansive lawns plus a separate great area for entertaining with built-in barbeque and refrigerator, covered porch plus a fabulous swimming pool with beach entrance and spa with a cascading water fall. A great yard that is perfect for quiet dinners or rousing events with family and friends. The perfect Orinda location which offers privacy with an ideal location for walking distance from elementary school thru high school. A wonderful home in a great location!! Top Rated Schools: Del Rey Elementary (API 963), Orinda Intermediate (API 953) Miramonte High School (API 932) (Buyer should verify school availability with Orinda School District) ** Exclude: dining room light fixture