Property Details
About this Property
A rare architectural masterpiece by Henry Hill, a founder of the Second Bay Tradition. Privately sited on one of Orinda’s most coveted streets, this landmark estate blends timeless modernist design with nature. Invisible from the road, the home is nestled among majestic oaks and reached by a gated private drive. Enter the home under a sloping beamed ceiling. The formal dining room seats 8-10, beneath skylights. Adjacent is the living room warmed by a grand fireplace. The open-concept interior is characteristic of the architectural style, as the kitchen (under skylights) leads gently down brick steps to the family room. The kitchen is impeccably appointed, with elite appliances, exquisite marble counters, and a matching island over 80 sq ft. Oversized windows draw in cheery morning sun, over the infinity swimming pool, spa, deck, and play area. A spacious office and library/den are found down a brick hallway. Four bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms lie further down. The roughly 350 sq ft principal bedroom is particularly distinctive. A fifth bedroom – perfect as a guest room/in-law suite – is situated at the other end of the home. Parking is easy in the 3-car garage and parking court. This home is an exceptional retreat – minutes to town, yet secluded – just as its architect intended.
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
CC41108584
MLS Source
Contra Costa Association of Realtors
Days on Site
2
Interior Features
Bathrooms
Primary - Skylight(s), Primary - Tile, Primary - Tub, Primary - Updated Bath(s)
Kitchen
Breakfast Bar, Countertop - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Skylight(s), Updated
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room
Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
Family Room
Separate Family Room
Fireplace
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Stone
Laundry
In Laundry Room
Cooling
None
Heating
Heating - 2+ Zones
Exterior Features
Roof
Composition
Pool
In Ground, Spa/Hot Tub
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
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Neighborhood: Local Demographics
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8 Oak Arbor Rd is a Single Family Residence in Orinda, CA 94563. This 5,070 square foot property sits on a 1.68 Acres Lot and features 5 bedrooms & 4 full and 1 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $4,193,000 and was built in 1957. This address can also be written as 8 Oak Arbor Rd, Orinda, CA 94563.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 20, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Ann Newton Cane, (415) 999-0253
