Presented by Finola Fellner
A Home That Feels as Good as It Lives
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$2,995,000
71 Scenic Drive, Orinda
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Property Details
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Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4.5
Square Footage
3,177 sq ft
Lot Size
0.51 Acres
About This Home
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There is something immediately appealing about 71 Scenic Drive. Privately set below the street and surrounded by mature trees and established gardens, the home feels removed from the world around it before you even reach the front door. Landscaped paths, lawn and inviting places to sit introduce a property where the connection between indoors and out becomes part of everyday life.
Step inside and the home's easy, single-level floor plan reveals itself naturally. The spacious entry separates the main gathering spaces from the bedroom wing, while broad arched openings, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and beautifully crafted built-ins create a sense of continuity throughout.
To the left, the living room is gracious without feeling formal. A fireplace with custom mantel anchors the room, built-in cabinetry adds warmth and character, and a large picture window frames the gardens outside. The adjoining dining room continues the feeling, with its vaulted ceiling, custom cabinetry, bay window with cushioned seat and generous proportions creating a wonderful setting for everything from intimate dinners to larger gatherings.
From here, the home transitions naturally toward the kitchen through a beautifully designed butler's pantry/bar with abundant cabinetry and a built-in beverage refrigerator. It is one of many thoughtful details throughout the house that make entertaining feel easy.
The kitchen is truly the heart of the everyday living spaces. Generous cabinetry and counter space, a large center island, two sinks, gas cooktop, double ovens and a built-in workspace provide plenty of room to cook and gather, while two sets of French doors keep the gardens ever present and make it easy to move outside.
Just beyond, the casual dining area may become a favorite place to relax. A handsome stone fireplace brings warmth to the room, a built-in wet bar makes entertaining easy, and French doors open directly outside. The adjoining family room feels equally inviting, with vaulted ceilings, extensive built-ins, a generous window seat and expansive windows looking across the lawn, mature trees and surrounding landscape.
Together, these spaces create an effortless rhythm. Cook in the kitchen, gather by the fireplace, settle into the family room or step outside into the garden. From the family room, the floor plan brings you naturally back to the entry.
Tucked beyond the dining room is another wonderfully flexible part of the home. A dedicated laundry room offers extensive cabinetry, counter space and direct exterior access, while a separate bonus room just outside creates an ideal spot for an office, fitness room or creative space. Nearby, a privately positioned bedroom with an en suite full bath, built-in workspace and direct backyard access offers even more versatility.
Back at the entry, the home's bedroom wing creates a welcome sense of separation from the gathering spaces. A powder room sits just off the hall, followed by a spacious secondary bedroom overlooking the gardens. Just beyond are a full bath and abundant hallway storage.
Continuing down the hall, another bedroom enjoys its own sense of privacy, with front garden views, a charming built-in window seat, walk-in closet and full en suite bath.
The primary suite completes the bedroom wing and feels like a retreat of its own. Behind double doors, a private dressing corridor is lined with two large walk-in closets, both beautifully outfitted with built-in organization. Beyond, the spacious bedroom is defined by a vaulted architectural ceiling and fireplace, while French doors open directly to the landscaped side garden.
The generous primary bath completes the suite with dual sink areas, a jetted soaking tub, separate stall shower with multiple showerheads, private water closet and abundant cabinetry.
And Then There Are the Grounds
The outdoor spaces at 71 Scenic feel less like a single backyard and more like a collection of places to enjoy throughout the day. A broad level lawn creates an open centerpiece, surrounded by mature trees, established plantings and generous patio areas for dining, entertaining or simply spending time outside.
The landscaped side garden off the primary suite offers another place to sit among the greenery, while on the opposite side of the property, raised planting beds create a dedicated garden tucked behind the garage and bonus room. Throughout, the property's natural setting and surrounding views provide a beautiful backdrop.
There is space here to gather and space to retreat. Places to entertain, garden, work, relax or simply enjoy the surroundings.
The Glorietta Neighborhood
The setting extends beyond the property itself. Located in Orinda's desirable Glorietta neighborhood, the home enjoys close proximity to town, restaurants, commute routes and the everyday conveniences of Orinda, along with access to top-rated schools.
It is a location that complements the home beautifully, offering the sense of retreat found at 71 Scenic while keeping the places you need and enjoy within easy reach.
Warm, gracious and wonderfully livable, 71 Scenic Drive brings together a thoughtful single-level floor plan, beautiful grounds, a sought-after Orinda location and an effortless connection between indoors and out.
Step inside and the home's easy, single-level floor plan reveals itself naturally. The spacious entry separates the main gathering spaces from the bedroom wing, while broad arched openings, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and beautifully crafted built-ins create a sense of continuity throughout.
To the left, the living room is gracious without feeling formal. A fireplace with custom mantel anchors the room, built-in cabinetry adds warmth and character, and a large picture window frames the gardens outside. The adjoining dining room continues the feeling, with its vaulted ceiling, custom cabinetry, bay window with cushioned seat and generous proportions creating a wonderful setting for everything from intimate dinners to larger gatherings.
From here, the home transitions naturally toward the kitchen through a beautifully designed butler's pantry/bar with abundant cabinetry and a built-in beverage refrigerator. It is one of many thoughtful details throughout the house that make entertaining feel easy.
The kitchen is truly the heart of the everyday living spaces. Generous cabinetry and counter space, a large center island, two sinks, gas cooktop, double ovens and a built-in workspace provide plenty of room to cook and gather, while two sets of French doors keep the gardens ever present and make it easy to move outside.
Just beyond, the casual dining area may become a favorite place to relax. A handsome stone fireplace brings warmth to the room, a built-in wet bar makes entertaining easy, and French doors open directly outside. The adjoining family room feels equally inviting, with vaulted ceilings, extensive built-ins, a generous window seat and expansive windows looking across the lawn, mature trees and surrounding landscape.
Together, these spaces create an effortless rhythm. Cook in the kitchen, gather by the fireplace, settle into the family room or step outside into the garden. From the family room, the floor plan brings you naturally back to the entry.
Tucked beyond the dining room is another wonderfully flexible part of the home. A dedicated laundry room offers extensive cabinetry, counter space and direct exterior access, while a separate bonus room just outside creates an ideal spot for an office, fitness room or creative space. Nearby, a privately positioned bedroom with an en suite full bath, built-in workspace and direct backyard access offers even more versatility.
Back at the entry, the home's bedroom wing creates a welcome sense of separation from the gathering spaces. A powder room sits just off the hall, followed by a spacious secondary bedroom overlooking the gardens. Just beyond are a full bath and abundant hallway storage.
Continuing down the hall, another bedroom enjoys its own sense of privacy, with front garden views, a charming built-in window seat, walk-in closet and full en suite bath.
The primary suite completes the bedroom wing and feels like a retreat of its own. Behind double doors, a private dressing corridor is lined with two large walk-in closets, both beautifully outfitted with built-in organization. Beyond, the spacious bedroom is defined by a vaulted architectural ceiling and fireplace, while French doors open directly to the landscaped side garden.
The generous primary bath completes the suite with dual sink areas, a jetted soaking tub, separate stall shower with multiple showerheads, private water closet and abundant cabinetry.
And Then There Are the Grounds
The outdoor spaces at 71 Scenic feel less like a single backyard and more like a collection of places to enjoy throughout the day. A broad level lawn creates an open centerpiece, surrounded by mature trees, established plantings and generous patio areas for dining, entertaining or simply spending time outside.
The landscaped side garden off the primary suite offers another place to sit among the greenery, while on the opposite side of the property, raised planting beds create a dedicated garden tucked behind the garage and bonus room. Throughout, the property's natural setting and surrounding views provide a beautiful backdrop.
There is space here to gather and space to retreat. Places to entertain, garden, work, relax or simply enjoy the surroundings.
The Glorietta Neighborhood
The setting extends beyond the property itself. Located in Orinda's desirable Glorietta neighborhood, the home enjoys close proximity to town, restaurants, commute routes and the everyday conveniences of Orinda, along with access to top-rated schools.
It is a location that complements the home beautifully, offering the sense of retreat found at 71 Scenic while keeping the places you need and enjoy within easy reach.
Warm, gracious and wonderfully livable, 71 Scenic Drive brings together a thoughtful single-level floor plan, beautiful grounds, a sought-after Orinda location and an effortless connection between indoors and out.
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Explore the Neighborhood
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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.
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