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Melanie Peterson-Katz

melanie@melaniesellshomes.com +1(925) 765-4444

Listed by Keith Katzman • Compass

$ 1,699,000

Est. payment | -/mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

2,295 SqFt

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$ 1,699,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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4 Beds

4 Baths

2,295 SqFt

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Tue Jun 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,295 sqft

Price per Sqft $740

Subdivision El Toyonal

MLS Listing ID 41137433

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1973

Lot Size 0.682 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source CONTRA COSTA

Property Description

Tucked away in the Beautiful Hills of Orinda. High end remodel to anyone's taste. Very comfortable living spaces but also great for entertaining. Dramatic living room with walls of glass and soaring high ceilings, conversation fire place area, room to dance, and incredible views of the hills. Multi-purpose room off the entry could be Formal Dining room, 4th bedroom used as a guest bedroom with a private bathroom, spacious closet, or use it as a wonderful office overlooking the gardens. Gorgeous kitchen opens to the family room with vaulted ceilings. Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Recessed lighting connected to Wi-Fi. Hardwood floors. Heated tile floors. Tucked up on the third floor is a potential 5th bedroom with a full bathroom, and walk-in closet. It makes a great teen hideout. Utility room has a pantry, washer & dryer, and storage. Energy efficient heat pump for heating and AC. Back up heating system. Tankless water heater. High-end Marvin windows and doors. Expansive decks with freshly treated IPE (VERY HIGH-END wood). This 29,000 square foot lot has endless possibilities. Tennis court? Swimming pool? Pickle ball court? Grape vineyard? ADU? (Check with city) Solar panels are owned. Tesla Powerwall Home Battery Storage. Very efficient. Located minutes from Top Rated Orinda Schools, Downtown Orinda, BART, Orinda Park Pool, bus lines, and freeway access, Welcome Home!

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Heating Zoned

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

View Forest, Hills, Valley, Trees/Woods

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Private

Story 2

Foundation Raised

Water Public

Architectural Style Custom

Schools

School District Acalanes (925) 280-3900, Orinda (925) 254-4901

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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3390 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, USA

163 El Toyonal Orinda, CA 94563

Melanie Peterson-Katz

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