Rarely does the opportunity arise to purchase a quality home of this size on an unparalleled level lot in an exclusive close-in neighborhood of Orinda. Built in 1965 as a premier estate home of 3258 square feet, 11 Highland Court is set back from the road behind a sweeping circular drive and a lawn studded with birch trees. The lovely .48 acre grounds include a sparkling swimming pool and spa, lawn, shaded patio, raised vegetable bed, and large side yard for playground or additional planting beds. The family-friendly floor plan has four bedrooms, two full and two half bathrooms, inviting family room off the kitchen, as well as a big bonus/playroom and hobby room. This lovely home could be enjoyed as is, or could be updated to become the estate of your dreams. The formal entryway has a parquet hardwood floor and leads to the gracious living room. This room, of stately proportions, has a lovely bay window, fireplace with gas starter, stone surround and lighted display niche. French doors lead to the formal dining room, with a pleasing view of the garden. The light and sunny kitchen has been updated with Corian countertops, Dacor cooktop with downdraft, Bosch dishwasher, greenhouse window over sink, skylight, recessed lighting, and an abundance of storage space including two pantries. The large eating area is a Four Seasons garden room, which captures the joy of dining surrounded by nature year around. Adjacent to the kitchen is the inviting family room, with parquet wood floor, brick fireplace with rounded raised hearth and gas starter, vaulted ceiling, skylight, recessed wet bar, and sliding door to the yard. Conveniently located next to the kitchen, but separated by a door for privacy, the laundry room has lots of storage, direct access to the yard, and an adjacent half bathroom. The fabulous bonus room, with large picture windows and window seat, is the perfect play room, exercise room, or multi-purpose retreat. There is an additional hobby room/den with windows overlooking the back yard. The bedroom wing consists of four well-appointed bedrooms including the master suite. The sunny master features a sliding door to the yard, two closets, and an en suite tiled bathroom with two vanities and a tiled shower. The three additional bedrooms all have hardwood floors, and one has direct access to the hall bathroom. The main bathroom has a tiled combination tub/shower and two vanities. There is also a delightful black and white tiled half bath in this wing. The approximately half acre level yard is a true paradise. The large shaded patio is ideal for al fresco dining. The attractive large swimming pool is adjacent to the lawn area. Opportunity abounds to further develop lawn, playground, or garden areas. Additional features of the home include an attached two car garage with interior access. There is a large separate workshop accessed from the side yard. The home has central heating and air conditioning, two water heaters, dual pane windows with the exception of living room and dining room, and a one year old composition shingle roof with transferable warranty. Highland Court is a quiet cul-de-sac of custom homes located just minutes from downtown Orinda with its shopping, theater, restaurants, BART station, and freeway access. Children can walk to highly-rated Glorietta Elementary school via the Catherine Court walking trail, and attend Orinda Intermediate, and Miramonte High (within the number- one rated high school district in the state of California in 2008). This is truly an opportunity not to be missed.
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