The San Francisco Bay Area is, and has been, one that offers some of the most innovative and classically designed homes in America. One style of home that has always had a following is that of "Mid-Century Modern".
The Oakland hills has always had a small cache of these homes, one of which is represented here. Located at 8199 Hansom Drive in the city's Sequoyah Hills neighborhood, this stunning 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home is currently available, and has some very special qualities that are described in the listing, and reproduced below:
"Extraordinary renovated, remodeled & reimagined Eichler home in Oakland’s Sequoyah Hills, designed by legendary mid-century modern architect A. Quincy Jones, the “Double-A” is the most iconic & desirable model of all the Eichler homes."
Two of the key design features of Mid-Century Modern home are imaginative use of light and space. Light is captured everywhere in each of the rooms of the home through the use of floor to ceiling walls of glass, as is especially notable here.
The far wall of windows captures the stunning outdoor beauty of the expansive rear gardens, and, when they are opened, can truly seem to bring the outdoors "in doors".
The size and simplicity of the home's open floor plan allows one to create a variety of seating and living arrangements, which can, when the moment arrives, be easily reconfigured to one's changing needs.
Off to the right of the main room is the home's dining room which easily seats 10 guests, and enjoys yet another view of the outdoor gardens.
The home's kitchen truly reflects the extraordinary efforts that have been undertaken to create a wonderfully modern and efficient kitchen. Perfect for entertaining, it features a lengthy island space to the right that is ideal for food preparation and service.
Immediately adjacent is a six burner Wolf gas range, updated oven and refrigerator to the rear, and multilevel cabinet and storage space throughout its interior, and an expansive view window of the house's outdoor beauty.
Another perspective of the kitchen and dining area reveals what is yet another seating area that combines the best of being able to share time and conversation both with friends, and with the cook, as dinner is being prepared.
The adjacent kitchen counterspace provides additional seating, and a platform for serving food and beverages.
Sliding glass doors can open and close as the need and weather require, and provide a smooth access to the home's patio.
This home has had a makeover that features a truly stunning garden that is settled in below a gently rolling hillside that offers outstanding privacy, and an opportunity for more growth and development as needed.
It has purposely been designed for entertaining at every potential level-from intimate to expansive, as will be seen below.
Here, a centrally placed shaded dining area has been conceived that is made intimate through the placement of a floral wall of bushes surrounding it.
The entire view of this rear showplace is seen here, and it is truly stunning. It reveals a perfect combination of quiet and privacy due to the effect of hills above.
Also revealed is the ease of movement from one end of the patio to the other creating a perfect combination for entertaining.
A well placed combination of stove, oven, grill, and refrigerator offer an ideal location for food preparation for any outdoor barbeque or party.
There are four bedrooms in the home. Three will be shown for your consideration.
The first, seen here, is the very pleasant primary bedroom that enjoys all of the exterior beauty that is just steps away through a floor to ceiling door that opens out onto that space.
The primary bedroom is ensuite, as seen here with a split bath, generous counter space, a large enclosed shower, a cozy tub, and, off to the left, a roomy closet.
A second bedroom continues the theme of immediate access to the gardens, and is comfortably sized.
The third bedroom reveals one of the most pleasing features of a Mid-Century Modern home-its door open onto the private central patio area.
Worth noting is that this home also has so many other features that are worthy of consideration, as itemized below.
In addition to is popular neighborhood location, many highly valued features have been incorporated into its construction. They include all new double pane windows and sliders, an insulated roof, and a fully fenced yard.
It is being offered for sale for $1,695,000. I encourage you to call me promptly regarding it, and all that it has to offer, at (669)202-8888.
NOTE:
Home Listing Agent: Thomas Westfall-License #01833889 Phone Number (415)889-7608- Broker-COMPASS
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