The Del Rey area is a beehive of family activity, with couples walking the flat neighborhood with their dogs, or with children to school. This home, on a quiet cul-de-sac, is just a four-minute walk to Del Rey Elementary, and less than a mile to Orinda Intermediate and Miramonte High. Enter the home to a foyer; the open-concept living area lies ahead, over Brazilian cherry hardwoods. The dining area and family/living room flow seamlessly into each other. The area comprises 577 square feet of living space in all, under a peaked beamed ceiling, with a wood-burning fireplace alongside. The well-appointed kitchen sits nearby, with quartz counters and island, top appliances from Miele and Dacor, and a nearly new range. Louvered shutters, skylights, and oversized windows invite in natural light and offer views of oaks (the street name, “Encinas,” is a reference to the neighborhood’s prevalent oak trees), bamboo, redwoods, and other mature foliage. The stone deck provides more views of nature and ample entertainment space. The three bedrooms are down the hall. The principal suite is more than 300 square feet in size, with a large walk-in closet and remodeled en-suite bathroom. Work or study from home is easy in the detached 210-square-foot studio. Gardens and pergolas surround the home.