41 Charles Hill Cir

Enjoy living on top of the world in this elegant Orinda traditional, circa 1941. Located in the highly desirable Charles Hill neighborhood, this home offers fabulous curb appeal. Sited on a private, mostly level knoll, this single story home features four bedrooms plus an office, two baths, a spacious formal living and dining room area, a grand kitchen/family room, a flat grassy backyard with pool and spa, exceptional views of the Orinda hills, and easy proximity to downtown Orinda and Lafayette.Living Spaces: Delight in the welcoming front porch which leads to the gracious entry space. Adjacent to the entry is the incredible sun drenched living room and dining room space, featuring a wood burning fireplace, soaring ceilings, and glass French doors that open to the backyard - perfect for entertaining. Next to the formal rooms is the light filled kitchen/family room with spacious island, convenient eat-in area, and fireplace. The expansive views of the Orinda hills from this area are unparalleled, offering gorgeous sunrises and jaw-dropping sunsets. This area opens to a spectacular view deck for additional entertaining space. Below the deck is a large bonus room with a private entrance - useful for home gym, media room, or simply more storage. Located off of the kitchen is a butlers pantry/mudroom leading to an interior entrance to the garage and laundry. Bedroom Areas: Dwell comfortably with a flexible floor plan, which features two bedrooms wings. The first wing is located to the left of the entry area. There are two darling bedrooms with deep closets. Between the bedrooms is a good sized updated bathroom with tub and shower. Across from the second bedroom is a home office with old world paneling and a wood-burning fireplace. Incredibly cozy, the office overlooks the sunny backyard. A second bedroom wing is located off of the kitchen/family room area and accesses the third and fourth bedrooms with a beautifully renovated bath in between. One of these bedrooms, currently used as the master bedroom, offers dazzling panoramic views. The other bedroom has a view of the backyard area and is ideal for playroom, nursery or home office.Exterior: Rarely available with a view property, this home also features an expansive level yard with pool and spa. The yard can be accessed either from the formal living and dining rooms or from the kitchen/family room. There is a covered brick patio, perfect for relaxing and savoring the gardens. A sizable grassy area in the backyard and an additional level lawn below the view deck is ideal for play. An inviting pool and spa offers outdoor enjoyment for all. Sweeping views can be appreciated from all of the yard areas and two charming decks. The front and back yards, plus the lower level grass area have all been attractively landscaped. Other features of this lovely home include:two-car attached garageADT alarm system (buyer to initiate service)new solar system for the poolhardwood floors throughout; new hardwood flooring in half of the house (kitchen, family room, master and playroom)