Ideally located on a sought-after street of custom homes in the Glorietta neighborhood of Orinda, 49 Brookside Road features close proximity to shopping, transportation, and top-rated Orinda schools. Combining the charm of Grandma’s house with the indoor/outdoor California lifestyle, the 3791 square foot home (per appraisal) offers a unique blend of traditional warmth with modern amenities. In spring, red roses tumble over the white picket fence. The meandering brick path winds to the inviting front entry. Inside, the formal foyer leads to the gracious living room, framed by an arched opening. With large windows, two sets of French doors, high ceiling, crown molding, random plank hardwood floor, and built-in arched bookshelves, this room is reminiscent of a European country estate. French doors lead to the large formal dining room, also with hardwood floor and crown molding, charming octagonal detail window, and delightful bay window with built-in seat overlooking the garden. The wonderful sunny kitchen has a unique vintage feeling with modern updates. The heart of the kitchen is the genuine O’Keefe and Merritt gas range. There is also ample storage, inviting dining area, built-in desk, recessed lighting, and skylight. The adjacent family room has a wall of windows and direct access to the yard, built-in bookshelves, and recessed lighting. Conveniently located in this wing are a full bathroom with shower and pedestal sink, and laundry room with storage, sink, and a door to the yard. There are two bedroom wings. One wing contains the spacious and airy master suite, with plantation shutters, a reading nook, two closets including one walk-in, and recessed lighting. The tastefully updated master bath has an oversize shower and separate tub with skylight. The second bedroom has two large windows as well as an original octagonal leaded glass window, hardwood floor, and a walk-in closet. The adjacent hall bathroom has sparkling white tile with mosaic tile inlays, combination tub/shower, pedestal sink, and storage closet. The second versatile bedroom wing has an inviting sitting area/play room, with two separate bedrooms adjacent. Both have ample closet space and one has French doors to the yard. Additionally, this wing has a small study nook with skylight, and a full bathroom with combination tub/shower and pedestal sink. Upstairs, there is a large bonus room with endless possibilities. Architecturally interesting, with cozy reading spaces under the eave windows, there is space for a pool table as well as craft table and office. There is also a spacious storage area. Another wonderful living space, accessed from the French doors in the living room, is the year-around sun porch. This charming garden room, with brick fireplace, has three sliding doors to the patio, for easy indoor/outdoor living. The highly desirable .31 acre site is fully landscaped with magical gardens. The brick patio flows seamlessly from the sun room, as well as being accessed from the family room and rear bedroom. With ivy-covered trellis, it hints of leisurely summer afternoons and lemonade in the shade. There is a large level lawn, rose garden, and three raised vegetable beds that enjoy full sun. The yard is fenced all around and has timed irrigation. There are two garages, one with interior access to the house. One has a double door and can accommodate either one large car and storage, or two small cars. The second garage has a single door. There are two zones of forced air heat. One zone also has air conditioning. The home has dual pane Marvin wood windows, crown moldings in all formal areas, and excellent architectural detail throughout. This is truly a home filled with charm and grace, that could be cherished by a family from generation to generation.
