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$2,295,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41146554 MLS
Special retreat on upper Bates, where modern style meets views in this convenient and desirable Orinda location. Designed to showcase natural light and bring the sweeping views and mature landscape in, this home offers space, serenity and a fantastic floor plan. Premium lot with beautiful grounds that enhance the spacious architectural home. Great indoor-outdoor flow. Close to downtown Orinda, ideal for commute access, and just a couple of miles from highly acclaimed Glorietta Elementary. Large foyer is an inviting greeting space with modern style and walls of glass. Oak hardwood floors extend throughout the living spaces. Dramatic living and dining rooms with spanning window and glass door that capture the enchanting views of the hills. High vaulted and beamed ceilings, fireplace with limestone surround. Stylish kitchen with center isle, brass lacquered cabinets, 5 burner Gaggenau gas range, Miele double ovens and warming drawer. Adjacent breakfast room offers floor to ceiling storage and a large skylight. Cozy family room with fireplace, high vaulted ceilings, large windows bringing in the views and a glass door to the backyard. Perfect work from home option with a separate office behind the garage. Primary suite has an oversized bathroom with dressing area and a sliding glass door to the private side yard with gazebo. Second ensuite bedroom with sliding glass door on the main level. Two additional bedrooms with fun character upstairs, one with a loft. Special finishes abound is this well thought out home! Minutes to the Orinda Theatre and Theatre Square, BART and commute access, Orinda farmer’s market, community center and park, and library. Top schools include Glorietta Elementary, Orinda Intermediate and Miramonte High School.

65 Bates Blvd, Orinda
$1,895,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41145166 MLS
This gorgeous, unique, contemporary home was custom built from the ground up in 1997. With just one owner calling it home since 1998. It has been meticulously maintained over the years. The home's design affords stunning views over Orinda Country Club Golf Course, across to the San Pablo Upper Reservoir and out in the distance to Mt. Diablo. Off the entry is a pretty living room flanked by large windows; a perfect spot to read a book, entertain or enjoy a roaring fire in winter. There is a 1/2 bath for guests. Off the dining area you can access French doors that open to a covered, lighted dining patio and BBQ area used year round. Another set of French doors opens off the family room where you'll find a large sitting area to relax and watch a full moon rise over Mt. Diablo or see the sun set. Large sky lights cascade natural light into several living areas of the home. The Primary Bedroom was enlarged by the owners to create a sitting area for reading or watching TV. The large ensuite owner's bathroom has 2 custom designed walk- in closets, a soaking tub, double vanity and separate toilet room. On the same level, just down the hall, you'll find 2 additional beautiful guest bedrooms and a full bath. A half level down is a newly updated office you'll never want to leave when you see its views. This can also be used as a 4th bedroom. All interior doors feature Baldwin hardware. The home has custom window shades, cherry hardwood floors and recess lighting. There's storage galore, a rarity in Orinda. The well designed kitchen has quartz counter bar seating, double ovens, an under-mount sink, and a walk-in pantry closet with custom glass shelving. Just beyond is a separate laundry area with full capacity W/D, a plethora of cabinetry and a large finished storage area. The home is very private. The hardscape walls and flagstone paths are completed with drainage, landscaped beds with irrigation, landscape lighting and specimen trees that draw magical bird life. The attached 2 car garage is fully finished with epoxy floors, storage, lighting and a surround of built-in cabinets. Equipped with fire suppression sprinklers, a Moen Pro Device, Ring perimeter cameras and dual AC units. A rare opportunity, available for the first time in 29 years. This prime location is just minutes to downtown with proximity to Wagner Ranch Elementary, Orinda Community Park & Library, Farmer's Market. Hyw 24, and BART. Top rated public schools. Orinda Intermediate School & Miramonte HS.

87 Claremont Ave, Orinda
$1,998,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 426153089 MLS
Set within a private gated compound in one of Orinda's most desirable settings, 4 Bates Boulevard presents a rare opportunity to create a truly exceptional residence. This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single-family home offers panoramic views, a versatile floor plan, and solar power, with a layout well-suited to multigenerational living, guests, or a growing family. Significant expansion potential adds to the appeal: the lot may be subdivided, supporting a 3,400 sq ft home plus a 1,000 sq ft ADU, per Orinda's Planning Department, an ideal canvas for those envisioning a custom-built home or additional living space for extended family. The gated grounds offer genuine privacy and a sense of retreat, while the location remains remarkably convenient. Enjoy walkable access to the vibrant Orinda Town Center, restaurants, shops, and BART all just moments from your door. The property is located 1.2 miles from the highly acclaimed Glorietta Elementary, adding lasting value for families at every stage. With panoramic views, a private gated setting, solar efficiency, exceptional expansion potential, and an unbeatable walkable location, 4 Bates Boulevard is an extraordinary opportunity to create your own Orinda sanctuary.

4 Bates Boulevard, Orinda