12 Dos Encinas, Orinda, CA 94563

The Del Rey area is a beehive of family activity, with couples walking the flat neighborhood with their dogs, or with children to school. This home, on a quiet cul-de-sac, is just a 4-minute walk to Del Rey Elementary, and less than a mile to Orinda Intermediate and Miramonte High. Enter the home to a foyer; the open-concept living area lies ahead, over Brazilian cherry hardwoods. The dining area and family/living room flow seamlessly into each other. The area comprises 577 sq ft of living space in all, under a peaked beamed ceiling, with a wood-burning fireplace alongside. The well-appointed kitchen sits nearby, with quartz counters and island, top appliances from Miele and Dacor, and a nearly new range. Louvered shutters, skylights, and oversized windows invite in natural light and offer views of oaks (the street name, “Encinas,” is a reference to the neighborhood’s prevalent oak trees), bamboo, redwoods, and other mature foliage. The stone deck provides more views of nature and ample entertainment space. The 3 bedrooms are down the hall. The principal suite is more than 300 sq ft in size, with a large walk-in closet and remodeled en-suite bathroom. Work or study from home is easy in the detached 210-sq-ft studio. Gardens and pergolas surround the home.