121 Tappan Ln, Orinda, CA 94563

This modernist retreat rests on a private extension of Tappan Lane in the coveted Bear Ridge community. With commanding views of Briones Reservoir and rolling hillsides, plus a meticulous down-to-the-studs 2019 transformation, the home embodies Orinda living: architectural distinction, comfort, and seamless connection to nature. Just a mile from top-rated Sleepy Hollow School and three miles to Orinda BART, convenience pairs with privacy.nnApproach via Bear Ridges private drive, where residents enjoy tennis courts and a tranquil enclave. Towering redwoods, oaks, and pines surround manicured gardens and a grassy play area. (Camp & Camp architectural renderings provide plans for a pool, should the next owner wish to extend outdoor amenities.) The home, set on more than an acre, is oriented for maximum light, privacy, and views. Pleasant breezes drift along the hillside, minimizing the need for air conditioning.nnGuests are welcomed through a dramatic glass entry door, revealing the open-concept kitchen and dining room beneath bespoke chandeliers and elevated ceilings. At the kitchens center is an immense black waterfall island, nearly 80 square feet, with seating for five. Appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Dacor range, and Gaggenau coffee system built into cabinetry. A glass wine cellar showcases 180+ bottles.nThe dining room seats 1012 beneath designer lighting. Floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood sliders open to the deck with Wolf grill, where gas heaters ensure year-round c