21 Monte Vista RoadOrinda, CA 94563Price: $695,000

Rare Orinda contractor's special in the beautiful wooded North Orinda neighborhood, this Mid-Century 4BD/2BA home is the perfect opportunity to create the home of your dreams. Gorgeous hillside views are the backdrop to your lifestyle here, and the lovely oak woodlands provide privacy on the generously sized lot. The 1438 SQFT home lives large with a spacious, level front patio and a deep backyard with expansion potential. Sunlight streams throughout the home's many windows, two skylights, and glass doors onto the patio and deck offer wonderful indoor/outdoor living. The main living area is an open floorplan, boasting a large kitchen and a living and dining area with a cozy fireplace. Step out onto the deck to admire the view, listen to the birds, and relax in the sun. Three bedrooms share a full bath, and a fourth bedroom is flexible as a den, office, or play space. A large basement offers storage and more opportunities for reconfiguration. A two-car carport and big driveway provides plenty of off-street parking. Orinda's excellent K-12 public schools include Wagner Ranch Elementary just down the road. Enjoy all of downtown Orinda's many amenities including BART, shopping, dining, the movies, gyms, etc.