Arts and Crafts elegance

Oakland trilevel updated for modern living

Even though 5589 Lawton Ave. has been around for more than a century, a fullscale rebuild makes it far from a relic. Located just south of Highway 24 in Oakland’s Rockridge area, it blends the traditional details of Arts and Crafts with contemporary conveniences.

“Everything beyond the front steps was constructed with an emphasis on craftsmanship, sustainability and livability,” said Anthony Riggins of Sotheby’s International Realty, who is listing the home for $2.7 million.

Wood-paneled walls, builtins and earth tones highlight the three-bedroom trilevel. Overhanging eaves complement the home’s shingled exterior and casement windows. Behind the home, the landscaped garden benefits from mature shade trees and a detached cottage waiting to serve as a guesthouse or office.

Both traditional and modern design elements incorporate themselves into the construction. Open beam ceilings, antique chandeliers and exposed fasteners affixed to support beams speak to the home’s rustic-chic interior. Meanwhile, an indoor/outdoor flow and energy efficient accessories show the design’s modern touches.

The majority of the public rooms reside on the home’s main level, a floor punctuated by a series of French doors leading to a veranda. Customized built-ins and artisan woodwork are throughout a home, embodying creativity and architectural intuition.

Designer details and topshelf finishes adorn a masterful chef’s kitchen revolving around a birch-topped center island with built-in appliances. The patina of the kitchen’s PaperStone countertops lays the foundation for an antique stone sink. Every turn reveals another example of detail-oriented and precision design.

Throughout the home, timber lining the walls and ceiling — or bracing the structure itself — utilize a specialized staining and treatment process that enables the lumber to age gracefully.

Upstairs, the bedroom level provides a soothing getaway with multiple private balconies. The master suite’s vaulted ceiling visually expands the interior, while screens replace doors in the dressing area’s closet for a more open and airy environment. Old and new converge once again in the master bathroom that has a vintage soaking tub and wall sconces beside LED lights and a stone shower.

Venture down the staircase to reach a space capable of serving as a studio, au-pair or media room on the lowest level.

Visit www.rockridgeredefined.com to learn more.

Listing agent: Anthony Riggins, Sotheby’s International Realty, (510) 693-7931, anthony. riggins@sothebyshomes.com.

Open Homes Photography 5589 Lawton Ave. in Oakland’s Rockridge area is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home listed at $2.7 million.

Photos by Open Homes Photography

Above: The open kitchen at 5589 Lawton Ave. in Oakland flows gracefully to the rear deck and front door. The kitchen’s focal point is a birch-topped island with built-in storage. Below: A covered deck sits off the main level.