Rebuilt from the ground up in 2016, this one-of-a-kind custom home sits gracefully along the ridgeline of the prestigious Orinda Country Club hills. Inspired by the enduring charm of East Coast farmhouses, the architectural design blends seamlessly with its lush natural surroundings while offering the strength and comfort of timeless craftsmanship.
The exterior features antique barnwood, dramatic black siding, a dark bronze standing-seam metal roof, galvanized downspouts, and AZP Raw accent roofing—all chosen to create a rugged yet refined aesthetic. Every detail reflects a commitment to livability, warmth, and understated elegance.
Inside, the home offers five bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with an open-concept layout ideal for modern living. The downstairs is wrapped in milled poplar, lending a soft, inviting ambiance, and is anchored by a soaring 20-foot cupola. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and doors flood the home with natural light and connect the indoors with the surrounding gardens. The 700 sq ft upper terrace flows off the grand room, creating a seamless extension of the living and entertaining space. A striking cedar arbor shelters an outdoor seating area and dining table, further enhancing the functionality and beauty of the main floor.
The entire second floor is dedicated to a luxurious master suite. With board and batten detailing throughout, this private retreat features a gas fireplace, a walk-through closet, a cozy reading nook landing, and a beautifully appointed office that could easily serve as a nursery. The master bath includes a marble-tiled walk-in shower and a 6-foot cast iron French Bateau clawfoot tub. Ceilings are finished with original first-growth redwood salvaged from the 1952 home that once stood on this site.
This is a home designed for gathering. With three distinct dining areas, each chosen by season, mood, or light, there’s always a perfect place to share a meal. Sonos speakers throughout the home bring music to every corner, encouraging easy conversation and connection. Outdoors, seat walls frame mature landscaping, inviting guests to relax and linger. A luxurious spa, set in Ipe wood, offers sweeping views of the Berkeley Hills. On the lower terrace, a firepit is nestled among mature fig, lemon, and lime trees—perfect for long evenings under the stars.
Whether it’s a winter book club warmed by the efficient wood-burning stove in the living room, a sunny weekend brunch in the screened porch, cocktails on the terrace as the sun sets, or bedtime stories in the children’s rooms, this home is ready for its next chapter. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to offer joy, connection, and a deep sense of belonging.
It’s more than a home—it’s a sanctuary of beauty, comfort, and gathering. It is a dream realized, a legacy waiting to begin.
Price: $3,195,000.
Where: 25 La Campana, Orinda
Website: www.25lacampana.com
Shown by appointment only
Listing Agent: Coldwell Banker Realty, Melanie Snow, 925-360-0344, [email protected]
