40 Valley View Road, Orinda

40 VALLEY VIEW ROAD, ORINDA

Sleek Architectural Masterpiece

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40 Valley View Road This modern Swatt-Miers home, impeccably designed and appointed, commands what may be the best view in all of Orinda. Descend a private drive into a gated enclave and enjoy the serenity that puts the cares of the world far away. We invite you to explore all the amenities of this glorious property.

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Ann Newton Cane Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty 415.999.0253 | a.newtoncane@ggsir.com Lic. #02084093

Estate Overview Total Finished Space

6,195 sq. ft.

Main House Living Space 5,355 sq. ft.

Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 3 Half Baths 1 Levels 2 Guest House Living Space 840 sq. ft.

Bedrooms 1 Full Baths 1 Levels 1 Outdoor Space Lot 1.43 acres Attached Garage 3 cars Motor Court 6 cars Motorized Gate Infinity Pool Spa Terrace Covered Pool Deck Fire Pit Koi Pond BBQ Outdoor Shower Lawn History The residence was designed by famous architects Swatt-Miers.

Additional highly regarded professionals included: Builder Structural Engineer Landscape Designer

McKenzie Gray Builders Inc. Peter Yu, Structus Inc. Joseph Huttl, Huttl Design

SYSTEMS • Built-in security system and cameras • HomeWorks interactive electrical control breaker • Lutron 10-output Sivoia QS Smart Panel • Lochinvar Squire stainless steel water heater • Lochinvar Squire stainless steel buffer tank • AprilAire HVAC system • Triangle Tube Prestige boiler • DKS DoorKing automatic gate • 72 solar panels • 2 Tesla solar battery backups • Bryant air conditioners • Pentair MasterTemp 400 high performance pool heater

3-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE • Split 2-car and 1-car garage doors • Wooden garage doors • LiftMaster garage door opener • Access door to entry hall • Custom built-in counter top and cabinet storage • Electric vehicle charger • Garden hose hookup

Stunning Outdoor Elegance The home is exceptional, but one need not even enter the home to appreciate its magnificence.

Stroll the west-facing exterior, over the wide travertine stone deck, and enjoy the warmth of the afternoon sun and the views of the Berkeley hills, ranging from the Briones Regional Park to the north to the ridge in the distance separating Orinda from Tilden Park and its environs. Oaks, pines, and other mature trees surround the grounds, and the sixth and seventh holes of the Orinda Country Club can be found a few hundred yards through the trees to the south.

Al Fresco Grandeur A spacious infinity pool adjoins the deck to one side, with a DCS barbecue (with surrounding counters), a shaded outdoor dining area that can accommodate dozens, and a custom fire pit easily seating 10 or more. To the other side lies a secluded Bullfrog hot tub, where in the evening one may enjoy a glass of wine and the hillside lights in the distance. A walking path surrounds the grounds.

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW • Home faces northwest and southwest • Exterior western red cedar wood details • Curvilinear terrace • Thermory wood decks • Travertine stone decks • Cantilevered wooden shade over pool deck • Koi pond with waterfall • Four exterior utility storage closets • Bullfrog hot tub • Outdoor shower • Outdoor kitchen with DCS BBQ • Walking path around property

INFINITY POOL • Infinity-edge pool • Automatic pool cover • Waterfall edge pump • Pool light • Lower pool under waterfall VIEWING TERRACE/DECK • Travertine stone • Covered seating area • Custom fire pit • Views of North Orinda, Briones Reservoir, and Berkeley hills

Private Guest House After relaxing in the hot tub, guests may repair to the 840-square-foot guest house just yards away, with a bedroom, living room with television, full bathroom with dual sinks, and private deck.

LIVING ROOM • Travertine stone floors • Floor-to-ceiling windows • Automatic shades • Sliding door closets BEDROOM • Travertine stone floors • Floor-to-ceiling windows • Automatic shades • Sliding door closets

BATHROOM • Custom wooden vanity and stone countertop • Double Kohler sinks • Double Graff faucets • Travertine stone floors • Fully tiled oversized walk in shower • Hidden shower drain • Mirror above vanity • Accent lighting along mirror • Under lighting along vanity • Kohler dual-flush toilet

Step Inside The main home itself has every amenity. Enter past a soothing pond and water feature, through a dramatic 9 x 4-foot western red cedar door.

ENTRY • 9’4” H and 4’ W front door • Front door made of western red cedar • Floor-to-ceiling windows on either side of front door • Access to living room and garage • 9’4” entry ceiling • Wood details on wall and ceiling • Mudroom with built in closets and seating • Light switch with master on/off switch for all interior and exterior lights MAIN LEVEL (3,665 SQ FT) • Exquisite detail and custom work throughout • Travertine stone floors • Hardwood floors • Floor-to-ceiling windows • Custom solid core slab doors • Fleetwood large sliding doors

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Western red cedar wood ceilings and walls Recessed lighting Automatic window shades Klipsch built-in speakers in walls and ceilings Stone-faced floor vents Wooden air vents

A Perfect Venue for Entertaining Ceilings nearly 14 feet high welcome visitors, and the spacious living room and dining room (with a striking chandelier descending from the ceiling), over travertine floors, provide a venue to entertain groups small and large. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer spectacular views of the Berkeley hills.

LIVING ROOM • 13’ 10” ceiling • Sliding doors for direct access to viewing terrace • Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors for unobstructed views

DINING ROOM • Adjacent to living room • Ochre Moonlight Murmuration chandelier over table • Views out of floor-to-ceiling sliding doors • Easily accommodates table for 12-14 guests

A Kitchen with Every Appointment From the elegant dining room, one path leads to the kitchen past a glass-enclosed, refrigerated wine cellar accommodating 750 bottles. The other path from the dining room leads to the kitchen past a hidden door leading to a spacious wet bar with wood shelving. The kitchen offers every appointment, including Miele, SubZero and Bosch appliances, dual sinks, a breakfast bar with stools, and an adjoining breakfast table. Cabinetry can be found floor to ceiling, and one won’t find a distracting handle anywhere in the room; every cabinet is subtly accessible.

KITCHEN WINE CELLAR • Open concept kitchen • Storage for 750 bottles • 13’ 10” ceiling height • Temperature controlled • Custom built-in cabinetry • Accent lighting throughout • Hidden cabinet hardware • Glass door with lock-and-key • Miele 48” stovetop • Miele double wall oven • Bosch microwave oven • SubZero 44” custom-faced refrigerator/freezer • SubZero beverage drawer refrigerator • Miele dishwasher • Fisher & Paykel dishwasher • SubZero ice maker • Two Franke stainless steel sinks • Two InSinkErator garbage disposals • Kitchen island with bar seating 8’ L x 5’ 3” W • Caesarstone countertops • Large tile backsplash • Under-lighting along cabinetry • Under-lighting along kitchen island • Adjacent to family room and dining room • Five 10’ 4” H windows facing Berkeley hills • Dishwashers faced to match cabinets • Refrigerator and freezer faced to match cabinets • Hidden walk-in bar with built in storage and cabinets • Hidden expresso bar with built-in storage and cabinets FRONT HALLWAY • 13’ 10” ceiling • Access to family room, living room, and wine cellar • Custom architectural wall of windows • Views of koi pond and motor court

Family Room with a View The kitchen leads to the glass-enclosed family room, with views of the swimming pool and hillsides in the distance, a spectacular 74” Samsung television for sports and other TV watching, and a warming gas fireplace just underneath. The Klipsch sound system in the ceilings and walls provides music to fit every mood.

FAMILY ROOM • 13’ 10” ceiling • Sliding doors for access to infinity pool and deck • Adjacent to kitchen • Montigo gas fireplace with remote control • 74” TV with built-in sound bar

POWDER ROOM • Custom sink and countertop • Built-in wall mirror • Textured wallpaper • Geberit dual-flush toilet • Graff faucet • Custom wood vanity • Under lighting along vanity • Hanging pendant from ceiling

Breathtaking Principal Suite The bedrooms lie on two levels to the other side of the house. The principal suite offers striking views of the hillside to the west, with retractable shades to block sunlight when desired. Two spacious walk-in closets will accommodate every wardrobe.

PRIMARY SUITE • Hardwood floors • Built-in backboard and bed with double night stands • Built-in outlets and reading lights adjacent to beds • Space for accent chair • Ortal gas fireplace with remote on/off • Large terrace • Floor-to-ceiling windows with automatic shades • Wood ceiling details • Double walk-in closets • Closet with access to laundry room • Views of back yard and surrounding area

Spa-Like Retreat The bathroom has dual sinks, a stand-alone tub, and a unique and spacious shower. The bathroom adjoins a separate private deck, with unparalleled views from the southwest to the northwest.

PRIMARY BATHROOM • Makeup vanity with built in countertop and drawers • Freestanding Kohler tub with Graff tub-filler faucet • Freestanding tub faced with Ann Sacks tile • Large walk-in shower with Graff shower head and hand shower • Fully tiled shower • Herringbone tile floors • 13’ 8” pocket door leading to toilet room • 13’ 8” window to exterior • Oversized mirror above double sinks and vanity • Back lighting along mirror • Custom wood cabinetry • Double sinks with Graff faucets • Geberit dual flush toilet • Wood ceiling details

Comfort & Convenience It’s easy to move from rest to work, because a comfortable office (itself with dramatic west- and northwest-facing views) lies just steps from the principal suite. A spacious laundry room adjoins the principal suite.

OFFICE • Built-in desk and drawers • Hardwood floors • Floor-to-ceiling windows • Wood ceiling details LAUNDRY ROOM • Electrolux washer and dryer • Blanco stainless steel sink • Franke faucet • Built-in custom cabinets and storage • Two countertops • Altmans faucet • Linen closets along hallway • Access to primary closet and entry hallway ENTRY HALL • Access to mudroom, garage, utility room, and laundry room • Linen closets along hallway • Skylight • Access to side yard

Lower Level Descend white oak wood stairs to the other bedrooms and living area in the main house. An entertainment room and full bathroom lie at the bottom of the stairs. Two other bedrooms, each with stunning views of the hills, and an additional bathroom lie beyond.

LOWER LEVEL — 1,690 SQFT STAIR TOWER • Custom glass and metal handrails • Oversized skylight • Ceiling height - 27’ • LZF Triplet suspension pendant • 16 floating white oak wood stairs • 23’ window with 12 panes of glass and metal casing details • Pathway lighting LANDING • Oversized stairway landing • Access to media room, full bathroom, and hidden storage • Oversized hidden storage • Walk-in linen closet is engineered for an elevator to be installed

FULL BATHROOM #2 • Custom vanity with cabinets • Kohler sink with Graff faucet • Built-in wall mirror on back wall • Hanging pendant from ceiling • Kohler tub • Graff faucet filler and shower • Textured shower backsplash tile with built-in shelf • Kohler dual flush toilet

MEDIA ROOM/DEN • Hardwood floors • Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors • Automatic shades • Access to lower terrace, complete with outdoor furniture • Sliding pocket door • Space for an additional bed

BEDROOM #2 • Fully carpeted • Large walk-in closet • Access to Jack-and-Jill full bathroom • Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors • Automatic shades • Access to lower terrace, complete with outdoor furniture

FULL BATHROOM #3 • Jack-and-Jill bathroom • Access to bedroom #2 and bedroom #3 • Large walk-in glass-enclosed shower • Textured shower backsplash • Tile floors • Flush shower drain • Double Kohler sinks and Graff faucets • Custom vanity and wooden cabinetry • Double wall sconces • Kohler dual flush toilet BEDROOM #3 • Fully carpeted • Large walk-in closet with extended storage space • Access to Jack-and-Jill full bathroom • Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors • Two windows adjacent to ceiling for added natural light • Automatic shades • Access to lower terrace, complete with outdoor furniture

Location The estate is surrounded by trees and hillsides. Orinda is a semi-rural community with a family-friendly atmosphere, with a population of just over 17,000. Labeled by Forbes as one of the friendliest towns in America, Orinda is known for its excellent schools, comfortable weather, and relaxed, gracious pace of life.

Orinda’s charming downtown shopping district is home to boutiques, dining, and entertainment venues. The renovated, Art Deco-styled Orinda Theater, in the heart of Orinda Theatre Square, is home to the California Independent Film Festival along with theatrical performances, comedy shows, and other cultural events.

The internationally known California Shakespeare Theater, located in Bruns Memorial Amphitheater, performs from June to October each year, delighting all with stellar performances in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Many suburban professionals choose to call Orinda home, drawn by its many amenities and easy commute to the nearby business centers of downtown Oakland, Walnut Creek, and San Francisco.

PRESCHOOLS • St. Stephen’s Preschool • The Orinda Preschool PUBLIC SCHOOLS (buyer to verify eligibility) • ELEMENTARY – Sleepy Hollow Elementary School • ELEMENTARY – Wagner Ranch Elementary School • MIDDLE – Orinda Intermediate School • H.S. – Miramonte High School PRIVATE SCHOOLS • K-12 – Bentley School • K-12 – Head-Royce School • 6-12 – The Athenian School • H.S. – The College Preparatory School • H.S. – De La Salle High School • H.S. – Carondelet High School • H.S. – Bishop O’Dowd High School

Ann Newton Cane Ann Newton Cane has real estate in her blood; she was raised on a 14,000-acre cattle ranch near the Oregon border, where her parents and siblings still live.

In 2022, Ann represented buyers and sellers in more than $80 million in transactions. One, representing the seller of a Happy Valley property in Lafayette, produced the highest price in Lafayette ever reported on the Multiple Listing Service. Ann quickly became the largest sales producer for all of Contra Costa County for Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty. She has been recognized as a Top Producer every year since 2019. In 2020-23 alone, she handled nearly $200 million in residential sales. San Francisco magazine named her one of the top realtors in all of Northern California, and the highest-ranking individual realtor based in the Lamorinda area (Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga) in San Francisco’s East Bay. Ann’s earlier professional career amply prepared her for handling sophisticated transactions. After graduating from UC Davis in 1986, Ann joined the then-upstart MCI, selling telecommunications services to businesses. She raced through the sales ranks, earning every MCI honor possible for taking business away from the behemoth AT&T. She remained at MCI following its later merger, managing the company’s relationships with Fortune 100 companies. The CEO of Qwest Communications (later CenturyLink, now Lumen) then persuaded Ann to join him as Qwest’s Director of the California region, responsible for West Coast global accounts. Her sales in telecommunications ran into the billions of dollars.

Ann took a break from full-time work to raise her two children, Paul William III and Katherine. Ann devoted herself to community activities and volunteer work, including service on the College Preparatory School’s Board of Trustees; leadership positions in the National Charity League; Parents’ Club President at the Orinda Intermediate School; Swimming Chair of the Meadow Swim and Tennis Club; President of the Homeowners’ Association of the Grand Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah; and service on the Membership Development Committee at the Claremont Country Club in Oakland.

Ann’s community involvement makes her especially prominent in Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga and Alamo. Because of her involvement in Claremont Country Club, she is prominent in Piedmont as well.

Ann is married to a lawyer, Paul Cane, and their children both graduated from (and competed in swimming for) Dartmouth College.

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