9 Robert Rd., Orinda

Quintessential Orinda Charm Fused with Luxury Updates Inside and Out!

Situated in the heart of the coveted Glorietta neighborhood is this stunningly renovated modern ranch style home. Fabulous light-filled open floor plan with wonderful indoor/outdoor connection to the freshly landscaped backyard - ready for relaxation, play, and entertaining.  Gleaming oak random plank floors run throughout and natural light streams in from the picture windows and french doors - creating a sunny, happy home!  From the chef’s kitchen outfitted with top of the line appliances to the gorgeously renovated bathrooms to the backyard oasis no detail has been forgotten in this beautiful remake of the classic Orinda ranch home. Too many fabulous extras including: office bonus space, metal roof, tankless water heater, generator, vegetable garden and more. Incredible Glorietta location - close proximity to Lafayette Reservoir rim trail, close to Lamorinda amenities, and Orinda award-winning schools.

Enter the property by the newly installed concrete driveway, to the welcoming front porch with slate stones and white wood railing above a traditional red brick planter.  

The picturesque great room features gleaming hardwood floors, white brick wood-burning fireplace, picture window overlooking the backyard, recessed lighting, double french doors to the outdoor patio and new custom chandelier over the dining area.  The fully remodeled kitchen is a chef’s dream - a gorgeous sunny space, with charming breakfast nook,  abundant white custom cabinetry for storage, marbled white quartz countertops with marble herringbone backsplash, and all new stainless steel appliances:  Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator, Sub-Zero wine storage, Wolf 5-burner cooktop with Wolf pro hood w/internal blower, Wolf oven, Wolf microwave/convection oven and Miele dishwasher.  

Hallway leads to the bedroom wing. Lovely bathroom with carrara marble flooring, Kohler tub over shower with glass enclosure and subway tile surround, Toto toilet with soft-close and a matching Toto pedestal sink, and window.  Two additional bedrooms with hardwood floors, closets with organizers and sunny windows for natural light

The sumptuous primary suite boasts a large sleeping area with two closets outfitted with Elfa organizers. Spa-like ensuite bath features a stall shower with frameless glass and dual shower heads, subway tile surround, carrara marble floors and new custom vanity with marbled white quartz countertop.

The sunny backyard oasis was redone to provide spaces for play, relaxation and entertaining!  Highlights: sprawling lush lawn area, drought resistant landscaping around home, expansive use of paver patios, private redwood pavilion with hammock, built-in barbeque area with Lynx Sedona BBQ plumbed for gas and electric, cozy gas fire pit for cooler nights, vegetable garden and remodeled shed currently used as a home office. 

Attached two car garage with built-in storage area at interior door leading to kitchen, new epoxy flooring, hookups for washer/dryer, new garage door, storage cabinets, and new whole house natural gas generator with wi-fi and automatic switch.

Fabulous Glorietta location with easy access to highway 24/BART for commuting, award-winning Orinda schools, direct access to Lafayette Reservoir Rim Trail.

Special features:

New hardwood floors in kitchen and hallway, refinished hardwood floors throughout

New heating and air conditioning systems including ductwork, and new NEST thermostat

New sewer lateral installed

New Drexel metal roof installed

New 22kW whole house natural gas generator (Generac) with wi-fi and automatic switch

Wi-fi enabled Ring, Nest, kitchen appliances, garage door opener, B-hive irrigation

New Takagi tankless water heater