This beautifully updated Santa Barbara style Spanish hacienda home is on the market for the first time in 40+ years. Site placed for maximum sun exposure and views of the surrounding hills, this home has a magical feel. The main level offers a vaulted beamed living/family room with wood burning fireplace, dining room with exposed beam ceiling, fully updated eat-in kitchen, laundry area, 1.5 baths and 2 beautiful bedrooms. Access the private backyard patio, covered porch and lawn via 3 sets of French doors, allowing for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Down a single set of stairs you'll find a large den/office/guest suite with 2 closets, a built-in work space and French door to the exterior, plus a large finished "storage" room perfect for kids play area, wine cellar or storage. Incredible location just up from the Theater District of Orinda, with easy access to shopping, BART and freeway access. Exceptional public schools: Glorietta Elementary, OIS and Miramonte HS.