This handsome home sits comfortably among the well established trees and gardens of 17 Blair Avenue in Piedmont. It reflects the classical Craftsman style of architecture that is still valued and appreciated today.
Well located in central Piedmont, it is just minutes away from schools, parks, the downtown stores, and Dracena Park. It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a comfortable 2047 sf of living space.
The home itself is an architectural classic, and has dramatic curb appeal. Simple lines, sturdy twin pillar frontage, overhanging roofs and a distinctive front porch declare it so.
A deep porch with a full overhead roof and matching side pillars at its entry welcomes guests to the house. Well developed, and well conceived side gardens create the full effect that is seen here.
This is a home that is designed for entertaining. Guests arrive into this glowing living room that is magically alight from the sunlight that enters from a stunning array of windows that surround the space, the most impressive of which are the three picture windows in the center that offer views to the front of the home.
This scene also illustrates many of the features that are unique to the Craftsman style that include an abundance of generous wooden trim around windows and doors, and built in bookcases that allow display of favorite books and collectibles.
A wide, simple central fireplace adds a bit of drama to the room, as does the special overhead double stacked crown molding ceiling, and the richly colored hardwood floors that contrast perfectly with the white walls.
The dining room continues the theme of white walls, and the contrasting warm color of the flooring. One of the best features of a Craftsman home is an expansive built in buffet server with its mirrored serving surface for food, with drawers below for dishes and silverware in the central core, and the matching pair of glass fronted display cabinets for favorite glassware. Once again, the room glows with sunlight from three picture windows.
A second perspective highlights the stunning double stacked crown molding ceiling that is seen here, and in the living room.
Just steps away is this efficient kitchen space that has been updated with stone counters, range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator.
Just to the right of the kitchen is a pleasant and charming eat in kitchen space that easily accommodates those who want to enjoy a morning breakfast or casual lunch.
Immediately outside the pair of virtual floor to ceiling glass doors seen here, is an engaging view deck that captures the beauty of the gardens that surround it.
This gleaming ground floor bathroom is one of two bathrooms in the home-the other is on the second floor.
A set of handsome stairs leads up to the second floor and the three bedrooms in the home.
This is the first of the three upstairs bedrooms, and is very generous in size. As such, it can inspire a wide variety of design opportunities that take advantage of this space, and its soothing exterior views.
As with the lower floor, there is also a private second floor deck nearby that awaits sunny afternoons, refreshments, and a good book
This second floor bathroom is vibrantly updated with a long counter with generous storage below, a well lit counter to ceiling mirror, dual sinks, and a bathtub.
A second bedroom is a bit smaller, and offers a pair of large windows.
The third and final bedroom is large, as can be seen in both pictures above, and provides an engaging view of the city that is illustrated below.
This view is from Piedmont, over Oakland to Emeryville, San Francisco Bay, and San Francisco.
The sheltered backyard is designed especially for entertaining, and its well established trees and bushes allow a privacy that is ideal.
A large two car garage at the top left awaits one's automobiles for off street parking, and the lush green grass anticipates picnic tables, parties, and barbecues.
This home awaits new owners who will truly delight in all it has to offer. I welcome the opportunity to discuss its many features with you. I can be reached at (510) 517-6280. It is being offered for sale for $1,795,000.
NOTE:
Listing Agent: Matthew Heafey-DRE#01723973-(510)339-6460--Broker-Compass Realty
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