Step into luxury and explore the breathtaking architecture of this award-winning estate on Miner Road in Orinda

Sensational architecture from an award-winning team graces an almost acre park-style setting in Orinda’s coveted Country Club neighborhood.

Designed and built by SB Architects in 1977, a team of talent that has created some of the most luxurious resorts and residences around the world, including California’s Calistoga Ranch, this more than 6,000-square-foot gated estate at 531 Miner Road is an extraordinary celebration of gorgeous woods and natural light.

Multiple walls of glass, geometric windows, transoms and French doors opening to outdoor venues frame views of the redwood groves, various patios for outdoor dining, a gorgeous pool (resurfaced in 2018), decks, and spectacular water features and lush landscaped gardens.

The gated estate begins with an outdoor bluestone paver front staircase and entry leading to a mahogany front door. Exceptionally crafted custom and designer finishes adorn the interior throughout its two levels, connected by three staircases.

The home showcases custom chandeliers and lighting by Metro Lighting, updated fixtures and recessed lighting, hardwood floors, smooth textured walls, automated blinds, and many custom built-ins.

Step into the formal living room behind a glass door entry with an impressive vaulted ceiling, a fireplace and a French door that opens onto the deck overlooking the pool. The formal dining room on the opposite side of the foyer has a front-facing French door. This room shares a dual-sided gas linear fireplace with the kitchen.

The gourmet kitchen is beautifully appointed with a custom-designed and built walnut table for the built-in bench seating in the casual dining nook. Quartzite counters with a Walker Zanger mosaic tile wall and backsplash, a large island, and dual-toned cabinetry by Rex’s Cabinets in Oakland fill this spacious room. Miele appliances include a French door refrigerator, two dishwashers, dual ovens and a six-burner cooktop with a griddle under a zinc vent custom-crafted by Brooks Custom, New York.

A butler’s pantry has a stainless Franke sink, two refrigerator drawers and more counters and cabinetry. Finishing off the kitchen area is a secured wine cellar for about 500 bottles.

A family room is designed with gallery lighting and a wall of built-in cabinetry and custom lighting ideal for keepsakes and collections. This room also has a full kitchen with an oven, sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and cooktop with a granite counter. French doors allow convenient access for entertaining on the deck. A second set of French doors opens to the back gardens. A nearby full bathroom also has easy access for pool guests.

Also, on the main level is a library behind dual pocket doors. A fireplace anchors this cozy room designed with custom wood cabinetry and paneling and a window seat.

There are four bedrooms and five-and-a-half custom-appointed bathrooms. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are located in one wing. The luxurious primary suite is located in a private wing which connects to the other bedrooms through an open hallway. The primary suite on the upper level showcases a vaulted ceiling and custom hand-painted wallpaper designed by Sarah Schwartz of Sarah + Ruby Design Studio. (The room is featured on their Instagram page.) A window seat and cabinets are also featured, in addition to two walk-in closets with red cedar floors.

The en suite bathroom features Walker Zanger tiles, quartzite dual-sink vanity counters, custom cabinetry, an insulated free-standing bathtub with Newport Brass fixtures and an oversize shower.

The office on this level has a skylight and built-in workstations and cabinetry.

A bonus room, completed in 2018, is about 600 square feet of fabulous flexible-use space with a nearby bathroom adorned with hand-cut Motawi tile and private staircase access. Create the ideal private studio apartment for an au pair, in-law, guest or home business.

Towering redwoods border the ultra-private property that is beautifully landscaped with a level lawn, garden beds, mature trees, a brick patio, an expansive patio for dining, a rear meditation garden and custom fountain, and a pebble-tec pool. The garden boasts more than 12 Japanese maple trees that have been maintained by aesthetic pruner Yuki Nara.

Additional features include a three-car retrofitted garage, room for an ADU/guesthouse, a new 40-year roof installed in 2022 and an upper-level laundry room.

This property is about 2.5 miles to Orinda Village, BART and Highway 24, and is also close to top-rated schools in the Orinda and Acalanes school districts.

Price: $4,600,000
Where: 531 Miner Road, Orinda
Website: 531MinerRoad.com
Shown by appointment only.
Listing agent: Compass. Diane Dwyer. DRE #02043010 (925) 997-7555, [email protected]