This modernist retreat rests on a private extension of Tappan Lane in the coveted Bear Ridge community. With commanding views of Briones Reservoir and rolling hillsides, plus a meticulous down-to-the-studs 2019 transformation, the home embodies Orinda living: architectural distinction, comfort, and seamless connection to nature. Just a mile from top-rated Sleepy Hollow School and three miles to Orinda BART, convenience pairs with privacy.

Approach via Bear Ridge’s private drive, where residents enjoy tennis courts and a tranquil enclave. Towering redwoods, oaks, and pines surround manicured gardens and a grassy play area. (Camp & Camp architectural renderings provide plans for a pool, should the next owner wish to extend outdoor amenities.) The home, set on more than an acre, is oriented for maximum light, privacy, and views. Pleasant breezes drift along the hillside, minimizing the need for air conditioning.

Guests are welcomed through a dramatic glass entry door, revealing the open-concept kitchen and dining room beneath bespoke chandeliers and elevated ceilings. At the kitchen’s center is an immense black waterfall island, nearly 80 square feet, with seating for five. Appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Dacor range, and Gaggenau coffee system built into cabinetry. A glass wine cellar showcases 180+ bottles.
The dining room seats 10–12 beneath designer lighting. Floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood sliders open to the deck with Wolf grill, where gas heaters ensure year-round comfort. From here, survey hillside oaks, Briones Reservoir, distant hills—and on clear days, San Francisco Bay and Marin.
Just a few steps down, the living room offers a sleek fireplace and oversized windows framing western sunsets. Savant speakers, recessed into ceilings throughout, provide seamless audio.

A well-appointed office near the entry makes work-from-home a pleasure. (Alternatively, it could serve as a nursery or fifth bedroom.)
The principal suite is oriented toward Briones and the oak grove, with two private decks: one for quiet relaxation, the other with a Hot Spring spa and space for an outdoor gym. Inside, the bath is finished with Porcelanosa tile and Neolith floors, with dual vanities, oversized glass shower, and sweeping views. A custom walk-in closet accommodates the most extensive wardrobe. A spacious laundry room with LG appliances completes the main level.

Ascend a skylit stairway to the upper level, where two bedrooms each have full bathrooms. One, beneath a beamed ceiling, overlooks oaks and Briones; the other surveys the gardens.

Between them lies the movie studio, a gathering place for family and guests. It features custom wallpaper, automated blackout shades, and (available separately) a Klipsch sound system delivering theater-quality audio to complement the oversized screen. Plush sectional seating ensures comfort.

The fourth bedroom suite lies downstairs with its own entrance—ideal for au pair, in-laws, or guests—offering a living room, bedroom, and en-suite bathroom.

The 2019 remodel also introduced advanced electronic systems. Dual-server Savant smart-home technology controls audio, video, lighting, and shades via wall-mounted iPads or smartphone. Bay Alarm and closed-circuit systems provide 24/7 monitoring for intrusion, fire, and carbon monoxide.