A historic masterpiece, sumptuous and playful, replete with modern renovations and a heaping dose of glamor: experience the splendor of this 6++BD/4++BA, 4600 SQFT compound and its rich history of care and restoration. Tucked in the wooded Orinda hills with exquisite views of Mount Diablo and Briones Reservoir, the main home consists of 5++ bedrooms (including a 3BD/2BA owner’s wing) and 3.5 baths, while the sister carriage house enjoys a 1BD/1BA full-service guest apartment, two-car garage, workshop,secondary staff laundry, and half bath.
The property rests on +/- .78 acres surrounded by California oaks, madrone trees, and manzanitas. Built in 1933 by one of Orinda’s original families, the finest imaginable artisan craftsmanship will dazzle you with its European styling, jaw-dropping leaded and stained glass windows, incomparable and fanciful woodwork produced by master carvers, beamed and coffered ceilings, and extensive stonework. Enjoy modern upgrades such as a home gym, stone-framed hot tub, EV charger, designer and recessed lighting, custom window coverings, designer wallpapers, wine cellar, breathtaking skylights, and built-ins to name a few.
Behind the estate’s gate, a curved drive, sweeping lawn, patio areas, and a fairytale footbridge welcome you to the three-story home on a lot uniquely suited to accommodate future development. The first floor exudes Old World charm and modern comfort with floor-to-ceiling views of Briones Reservoir and Mount Diablo in the entertaining spaces. Enjoy the soaring double-height beamed ceiling, centerpiece fireplace, and brilliant bar area in the great room. Luxuriate in an elegant dining room with playful pagoda lanterns, bird sconces, honeycomb windows, coffered oak ceiling, and a leaded glass door that leads onto a massive deck with an outdoor kitchen, dining area, and seating for 16 for the finest indoor/outdoor living.
Perfect flow leads to the recently renovated kitchen – a chef’s dream including new Miele appliances, custom cabinets with ingenious storage organizers, rich stonework, custom lighting, stained glass windows, a built-in banquette, and a pantry with artisan stained glass door – all in a splendid modern color palette. The nearby den is the perfect place to relax, read, or take in a movie. It could also serve as a ground-floor bedroom. A playful powder room with Gucci wall coverings completes the main floor.
Upstairs find an expansive full bath, two large and sunny bedrooms, and a gorgeous office (or third upstairs bedroom) boasting built-in bookshelves, wainscoting, casement windows, and French doors to a Juliette balcony overlooking the picturesque landscape.
The bottom level serves as a massive owner’s wing complete with today’s most sought-after feature: dual bedrooms, each with its own full bath and each opening to outdoor patios and seating areas. The primary en-suite enjoys custom maple paneling, Ann Sacks tile, Italian marble mosaic, Robern lighted mirrors, Ralph Lauren sconces, Waterworks fixtures, a soaking tub, walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, and adjoining walk-in closets. Outside, the patio continues to a large space for entertaining and play including a grotto-style hot tub.
The second owner’s bedroom is fit for royalty, with jaw-dropping Mount Diablo views, ample space for a king-size canopy bed, and a large sitting area perfect for cozy morning cups of coffee. Rounding out the owner’s wing are multiple closets, a wine cellar, a laundry area, a gym (which also could be converted to a nursery or bedroom), floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors.
The nearby carriage house is a generous, gorgeously renovated one-bedroom apartment with the same exquisite views and details of the main home. Ideal for guests, an au pair, or rental income with plenty of space to be comfortable during a short or long-term stay with a modern kitchen, full bathroom, large bedroom, and sun-washed living room including a stone fireplace. Below, the garage includes space for two cars, EV charging, a full laundry room and half-bath, and on the second story.
All around this magical compound are trails to enjoy the California chaparral, convenient commute options, and the very popular Orinda Park Pool private swim club and Orinda Country Club, which are minutes away. Orinda’s top public schools and quaint downtown with its shopping, dining, and movies are down the road.
58 Camino del Diablo is a once-in-a-lifetime estate at the intersection of architectural history and modern living, surrounded by the beauty of the East Bay hills.
