Vibrant landscape surrounds hillside contemporary
Call it an oasis, a wonderland, a personal hideaway or center stage — it’s on the market all the same.
“It exudes this enchanting charm and elegance from pairing craftsmanship and contemporary.” said Dee Knowland, of Pacific Union Real Estate, who is co-listing Oakland’s 6077 Contra Costa Road with fellow Pacific Union Realtor Jeffrey Neidleman for $2.695 million. Impeccable details perme--
ate more than 3,500 square feet of Upper Rockridge serenity. Decks and patios promise years of stargazing, tranquillity and landmark panoramas. The home recognizes its history with traditional elements while looking to the future in terms of layout and amenities.
Time has only enhanced the appeal of the hillside five-bedroom conceptualized by architect Peter David Gilbert in 1995. Plastered walls cradle public rooms with French doors opening to a stone patio framing Golden Gate vistas.
Warm hardwood lines floors and fashions the family room’s custom built-ins. This shared space of kitchen and media room blends quartz counters with top-tier appliances and a raised fireplace. A more formal living room sunken beneath the foyer welcomes with a fireplace of its own. At the intersection of these two spaces awaits a dining room with raised ceiling and a fanciful light fixture.
An office and a bedroom are on the main level. Upstairs, the master suite stands out — as it should, given the spa bathroom and walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms share in the East Bay’s sunny days and breezy nights.
Ten types of fruit trees contribute to vibrant landscaping along the down slope. Shrubs and low-maintenance ornamental flowers grow beside slate patios. Rows of stacked stones lead to a rounded patio offering a slide show of the bay, the port, the bridges and the city lights.
Lake Temescal and its surrounding recreation area stand due east of the driveway, with the park’s Oak Bay and West Shore trails minutes away. The ever-useful Buena Vista Avenue stretches behind the terraced lot, and the neighborhood enjoys close proximity to Piedmont, UC Berkeley and Montclair Village.
“It’s a magnificent blend of architecture, quality and location,” Knowland said.
Visit www.6077contracostard.com to learn more.