39 Evergreen Drive , Orinda, CA 94563 - Contra Costa County

This unique home was designed by renowned Bay Area Architects Martha Jane Moorehead and Rifat Parug, and is featured in Early Women Architects of the San Francisco Bay Area by Inge Schaefer Horton. Timeless with its exacting site placement, modern design, and quality of natural light.

The property offers a breadth of design features selected by its original owner and reflective of the architects’ vision of California living. A generous room off the entry can serve as an office, playroom, den, or bedroom, with a fireplace and sliding glass doors out to the pool and covered patio. Down the hall is a half bathroom perfect for persons using the pool area. Ascend the beautiful suspended staircase and enter into a spacious great room and dining area with vaulted ceiling, paneled re-sawn redwood plank walls, a fireplace, and large-scale sliding doors that lead to a patio area or the covered balcony.

You're surrounded by views of stunning gardens, heritage oaks, and the gleaming pool. The owner's bedroom has two walk-in closets and sliding glass doors out to a private deck and serene garden. The kitchen, including a second dining space and bar area, is expansive with endless possibilities for updating. Superb exterior entertaining space. Ideal proximity to downtown and the bus stop. Located in the Alcalanes School District