Kim McAtee & Megan Deverel present
DREAM BIG! Panoramic Views, Privacy & Endless Opportunity
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$2,050,000 PENDING
5 Oak Flat Road, Orinda
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A Rare, Breathtaking Opportunity in Orinda Hills
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Panoramic Views, Sweeping Layout & Privacy
Welcome to 5 Oak Flat Road!
Perched above the canyon on 1.31 private acres in Orinda's Monte Vista neighborhood, 5 Oak Flat Road is an incredible opportunity for the buyer who wants to create a bespoke estate complete in its privacy, sprawling layout and breathtaking views. Owned by the same family for over five decades, it stands solidly on a quality foundation with sound structure that is ready for someone with vision and the right team to execute it.
The architecture blends components of mid-century and contemporary aspects. Floor-to-ceiling windows and entire walls of sliders dissolve the boundary between inside and out, framing panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the canyon beyond. The bedroom wing moves through the home with an elegant quietness — sleek hallways, more windows, more sliders opening to flat patios and lawn, the whole of it edged by terraced landscaping that is cultivated but with a very natural, meandering feel.
At the heart of the home is a commercial-grade kitchen that speaks to years of serious entertaining: ~36" wok burner and pot, restaurant-grade fryers and grills, a full suite of stainless appliances, and a pantry sized for a crowd. Adjacent dining and living spaces open fully to the views, making every gathering feel effortless and expansive. Upstairs, a generous studio — windows on every side, sliders to the balconies, Mount Diablo always in frame — offers a canvas for your everyday living.
Outside, the property continues to surprise. A framework for a 6-foot koi pond anchors the entry, with a bridge crossing to the opposite side of the yard. Koi pond continues through the sitting room floor and out to a smaller pond. A towering, mature 15-foot fiddle leaf fig commands the entry space with quiet authority. Heritage oaks root the landscape in timeless terrain. A private double-door fence at the entry completes the sense of arrival to something enchanting and grand.
The practical details are equally considered: ample driveway parking for six or more vehicles, a two-car garage currently used as a multi-purpose space and easily reconverted, and accessible structural components on both sides of the yard for ease of maintenance. The septic system will require upgrading with future improvements, though the sewer main runs directly through Oak Flat Road, making a tie-in straightforward.
This is a property that offers something increasingly difficult to find: genuine optionality, complete private and absolutely amazing views. Reimagine what's here. Start fresh on a foundation that's ready for it. Either way, the views, the land, and the location — minutes to BART, top Lamorinda in schools, the quiet pulse of Orinda — will be yours.
Perched above the canyon on 1.31 private acres in Orinda's Monte Vista neighborhood, 5 Oak Flat Road is an incredible opportunity for the buyer who wants to create a bespoke estate complete in its privacy, sprawling layout and breathtaking views. Owned by the same family for over five decades, it stands solidly on a quality foundation with sound structure that is ready for someone with vision and the right team to execute it.
The architecture blends components of mid-century and contemporary aspects. Floor-to-ceiling windows and entire walls of sliders dissolve the boundary between inside and out, framing panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the canyon beyond. The bedroom wing moves through the home with an elegant quietness — sleek hallways, more windows, more sliders opening to flat patios and lawn, the whole of it edged by terraced landscaping that is cultivated but with a very natural, meandering feel.
At the heart of the home is a commercial-grade kitchen that speaks to years of serious entertaining: ~36" wok burner and pot, restaurant-grade fryers and grills, a full suite of stainless appliances, and a pantry sized for a crowd. Adjacent dining and living spaces open fully to the views, making every gathering feel effortless and expansive. Upstairs, a generous studio — windows on every side, sliders to the balconies, Mount Diablo always in frame — offers a canvas for your everyday living.
Outside, the property continues to surprise. A framework for a 6-foot koi pond anchors the entry, with a bridge crossing to the opposite side of the yard. Koi pond continues through the sitting room floor and out to a smaller pond. A towering, mature 15-foot fiddle leaf fig commands the entry space with quiet authority. Heritage oaks root the landscape in timeless terrain. A private double-door fence at the entry completes the sense of arrival to something enchanting and grand.
The practical details are equally considered: ample driveway parking for six or more vehicles, a two-car garage currently used as a multi-purpose space and easily reconverted, and accessible structural components on both sides of the yard for ease of maintenance. The septic system will require upgrading with future improvements, though the sewer main runs directly through Oak Flat Road, making a tie-in straightforward.
This is a property that offers something increasingly difficult to find: genuine optionality, complete private and absolutely amazing views. Reimagine what's here. Start fresh on a foundation that's ready for it. Either way, the views, the land, and the location — minutes to BART, top Lamorinda in schools, the quiet pulse of Orinda — will be yours.
Property Details
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Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Footage
4,674 sq ft
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Great schools, weather, and access to San Francisco thanks to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), as well as semi-rural country living all make Orinda a desirable place to live in the Bay Area. There are a menagerie of residential options, from lovely Spanish and Mediterranean houses, to contemporary-styled homes.
Orinda's open spaces attract road and mountain bikers and hikers along the extensive network of trails. The proximity to Tilden Regional Park, San Pablo Reservoir, Briones Regional Park, and the Lafayette Reservoir offer plenty of options for nature lovers.
Orinda's small-scale shopping district is home to enticing boutiques and entertainment venues. Orinda Books in Village Square offers a reading series featuring local poets and literary notables. The revitalized Orinda Theatre Square, home to the California Independent Film Festival, hosts independent films and conversations with actors and actresses, and presents comedy nights and live theater performances. The California Shakespeare Theater, located in Bruns Amphitheater, is known for its live shows in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
Orinda's open spaces attract road and mountain bikers and hikers along the extensive network of trails. The proximity to Tilden Regional Park, San Pablo Reservoir, Briones Regional Park, and the Lafayette Reservoir offer plenty of options for nature lovers.
Orinda's small-scale shopping district is home to enticing boutiques and entertainment venues. Orinda Books in Village Square offers a reading series featuring local poets and literary notables. The revitalized Orinda Theatre Square, home to the California Independent Film Festival, hosts independent films and conversations with actors and actresses, and presents comedy nights and live theater performances. The California Shakespeare Theater, located in Bruns Amphitheater, is known for its live shows in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
Kim McAtee
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Megan Deverel
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