Feel the warmth and charm of this true, mid-century in the heart of Glorietta. This home evokes a strong feeling of being immersed in nature with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Orinda hills on one side, and the prize-winning Japanese garden on the other. Built in 1966 this single-level, light-filled floor plan offers 4 bedrooms, an office, and 2.5 bathrooms. The large living room has a cut stone fireplace, fabulous wood detailing, and is adjacent to the dining room with a built-in buffet and sliding doors to the side yard. The kitchen is open to the family room and overlooks the serene waterfall in the front. The primary bedroom makes you feel like you’re sleeping in a treehouse with majestic oaks peeking out from the windows. A sliding door from this room will take you to a private deck surrounded by greenery. The .48-acre lot has an award-winning Japanese garden and a waterfall designed by legendary Japanese garden designer, Henry Matsutani. The side deck is perfect for al fresco entertaining with access from the dining room evoking a true sense of California living. The large deck outside of the living room’s architectural glass wall window is where you’ll watch the sunset! Other features include vintage paper Shoji screens, a Tesla Powerwall, and solar. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Orinda, BART, and highway 24. Don’t miss this architectural gem that is bursting with opportunity.