Welcome to 1 Ardilla Rd, a mix of Craftsman charm with modern California living. Exceptional custom built home with many design features that create a safe, comfortable home for the new owners. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home has a desirable open floor plan with a great room that has soaring ceilings, open chefs kitchen, fireplace open to both the great room and family room. The main level includes a bedroom and full bath, laundry room and lots of storage. There is beautiful hardwood trim and doors throughout, all hand-stained.

The family room with cathedral ceilings opens to the yard and deck area for indoor and outdoor living. The split-level upstairs area leads to the primary suite with its own fireplace, balcony and en-suite bath. At the next level is an open loft to the great room, 2 more bedrooms and another full bath. The lower level has a great media and game room, another full bath, fireplace and tons of storage. There is also interior access to an over-sized garage. 

The list of improvements is too long to list here but includes ICF construction with insulated cement walls into the first floor, lots of insulation in the attic, sprinklers throughout, extensive alarm system, and metal roof. This home provides safety and security with structurally strong ICF construction. It is built to lower utility bills and provide a cleaner indoor environment.

The tree-studded private lot has abundant outdoor spaces for relaxing and entertaining. You will feel secluded here but are still just a short distance to Orinda shopping, restaurants, BART, Orinda Park, Orinda Library and top-rated Orinda Schools. You are close to freeway access and lots of great parks and recreation areas, too.