18 Charles Hill Circle
Contact Ashley Battersby for more information.
Village Associates Real Estate
(925) 323-9955
Built in 2003, this enchanting Santa Barbara style estate offers a gated, private setting on nearly 3 acres in the heart of Orinda. With impeccable craftsmanship, custom detailing, a fabulous floorplan with many flexible spaces and room for every need, this stunning villa is a magical place to call home. A well-appointed, oversized eat-in chef’s kitchen opens to the family room and an intimate central courtyard with outdoor fireplace, perfect for al fresco dining. This is a true entertainer’s delight!
There are large level lawns, lovely gardens, great patio and terrace spaces, and views of the hills, offering the best of California’s indoor/outdoor living.
This central Orinda location is close to town with shopping, dining and the Orinda theatre, and easy access to Bart, Highway 24, and top-rated Orinda schools.
Enter through an iron gate, down a beautiful tree lined driveway. Stunning Entry with custom arched front door, circular patterned floor detail with travertine and hardwood inlay.
Formal Living Room features gas fireplace with beautiful mantle and surround, two walls of large, custom arched windows, high vaulted and exposed beam ceiling, built-in bookshelves, built-in speakers.
Music Room/Den has built in bookshelves, this room would also work well as an office.
Powder Room with lovely granite vanity.
Formal Dining Room boasts exposed beam ceiling , two sets of tall glass French doors, one to the central courtyard and the second to a wonderful patio, open to the lawn and gardens.
Wet Bar with sink, long counter and great storage.
Family Room off Kitchen has built-in shelving & media center, gas fireplace with stone surround and raised hearth, wood mantle, built-in speakers, large windows and glass French door to back yard.
Chef’s Kitchen features granite and marble counters, beautiful diamond backsplash, large center island with pendant lights and breakfast bar, 2 sinks (one overlooking the yard & views of hills and valley, 2nd on center island), instant hot water, 2 dishwashers (one Bosch and one Fisher Paykel with 2 dishwasher drawers), microwave/convection, warming drawer, Viking gas range with 6-burners + grill + griddle, double ovens, industrial hood, 2 large side-by-side refrigerators with freezer drawers, large wine refrigerator with 2 refrigerator drawers, walk-in pantry.
Adjacent Eating Area has wall of glass to central Courtyard (2 sets of tall French doors), built-in desk with cabinetry.
Central Courtyard is perfect for Al Fresco dining, enjoying morning coffee, conversation with friends, etc. Fabulous bougainvillea climb the walls, palm and other wonderful plantings, gas fireplace, fountain, charming tile floor.
Private downstairs Guest Quarters with Bedroom and Bath.
Adjacent Bonus Room/Office/Flexible Living Space features a wall of large windows, built-in speakers, tall glass French doors to Courtyard (This room is also conveniently located near kitchen). Some options are In-Law/Au-Pair living space, rec room, pool table space, office.
2nd Family Room (Upstairs) with built-in media center, coffered ceiling, wall of windows, glass French door to veranda, built-in speakers.
Luxurious Master Suite has gas fireplace, coffered ceiling, built-in shelving, two large walk-in closets with built-ins, balcony with views of the hills and valley. Master Bath has Jacuzzi tub, double vanities, large shower with two shower heads, private w.c., balcony.
3 Additional Bedrooms (2 with En-Suite Baths) + 1 Hall Bath. Two bedrooms have walk-in closets, one has a balcony.
Spacious Laundry Room has built-in cabinetry, sink and great counter space.
Two 2-Car Garages (4 spaces total), one attached with entry off kitchen, one detached, both have carriage style doors.
The home features high ceilings, deep detailed moldings, extra tall Andersen glass French doors, Zanella hickory pecan fumosa hardwood floors, recessed lighting, high raised panel interior doors, Hunter Douglas blinds, fabulous storage throughout.
Exquisite Grounds encompass the estate with beautiful, mature trees and plantings, level lawns, private patios, veranda and balconies, views of the hills and valley, pathways with delightful vantage points.
Top rated Orinda schools: Sleepy Hollow Elementary, Orinda Intermediate, Miramonte High School.
(Please check with districts for school availability)