240 Rue Tappan

Once in a while, a home comes along that genuinely stops you. 240 Tappan Lane is that home. A long cobblestone drive winds beneath a canopy of valley oaks before the house comes into view. Set on 4.63 private acres above Briones Reservoir, this 6,800 square foot contemporary is a study in how architecture and landscape can work together beautifully. Cedar and steel on the exterior, glass and light throughout the interior. The entry sets the tone immediately, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing Briones Reservoir through the oaks the moment you walk through the door. To the left, the living room opens up with warm oak floors, an exposed cedar beam ceiling, and walls of glass that keep that view front and center. The heart of the home is the great room, where a full glass roof and floor-to-ceiling sliding walls open the living space directly to the pool terrace and the oaks beyond. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed, with dark cabinetry, granite counters, and a gas cooktop island that looks out over the living area without being separated from it. Two bedrooms are located on the main floor, including a primary suite, keeping daily living entirely on one level. A second primary suite upstairs is perfect for guests or family. Six bedrooms and six and a half baths in total are finished with real care, including a spa shower tiled in graphite porcelain. The home theater is its own world, lined with framed vintage film posters and purpose-built for movie nights that actually matter. Outside, a sleek pool sits within terraced concrete gardens surrounded by mature trees, with the reservoir and rolling hills as a backdrop. A four-car garage and expansive motor court complete the picture. Minutes to downtown Orinda and top-rated schools. A rare find at this scale.