4 El Verano

A Storybook Retreat in the Heart of Orinda | Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined street, this charming 1939 farmhouse captures the essence of classic California living. Fresh ext/int paint, refinished & new hardwood floors and a country-style kit w/garden views, new counters and gas cooktop. Beyond the brick porch and lush gardens, the living room features a wood-beamed ceiling, cozy fireplace, and French doors opening to a pvt courtyard. The pvt primary suite includes a sitting area, cheerful bath, and bonus room for a home office/4th bedroom. Entertain with ease in the formal dining room, where built-in curios add a touch of vintage elegance. Upstairs, two vaulted-ceiling bedrooms and a full bath provide inviting spaces for family or guests. Surrounded by lush gardens on all sides, meandering paths lead you through vibrant landscaping, including a blooming hydrangea garden, vegetable beds, a newly expanded lawn. Mature trees offer dappled shade on sunny days, while a charming gardening shed adds both function & charm. A classic white picket fence w/gates frames the property, completing the picturesque setting. With vintage details and a location minutes from shopping, dining, BART, and freeway access, this home feels like a peaceful countryside escape- yet close to everything.