This distinctive, and very serene home, located at 5950 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, sits high atop the Oakland hills, and is immediately adjacent to 928 acres of Sibley Regional Park with its many hiking and walking trails. It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in 2478 sf of living space, and an expansive above ground pool.
Originally hand built on site using Montana pine, it has been meticulously upgraded to the imaginative present by architect Robert Helton and structural engineer Milton Leong.
Every element of this home has been conceived to fit together as a relaxing and welcoming living experience. A spacious front garden welcomes guests as they arrive, and invites various creative configurations of plants, bushes, trees and flowers.
The architectural theme of the house when it was created was to be that of a sophisticated log cabin, and that concept is seen everywhere throughout the property.
An example is seen above. Long wooden logs are placed along each wall and interlaced with each other as it typical in a log cabin.
The entrance to the home is that seen at the far left truly illustrates that concept.
To add luxury to the surroundings, an exceptionally long above ground pool directly above the garden is a perfect spot for guests to sit beside it and enjoy rest and relaxation, meals and barbecues.
There are two large living spaces in the residence. The first, seen here, is carefully crafted from richly colored wood that creates a warmth and charm for all to enjoy, whether residents or guests. The ceiling high cathedral window directly above, adds a unique drama to the overall effect.
At the far end of the room the wide sliding glass doors open to invite guests to move to the outside view deck.
The especially generous floorspace offered here invites a variety of furniture configurations that can further enhance this distinctive room.
A second living area continues the theme of the "log cabin" themed walls and flooring, but in a particularly sophisticated way.
Its size is ideal for relaxed living and entertaining, and, once again, an exterior porch reveals the appeal of the surrounding forest of trees and greenery,
Just steps away from the living area is a carefully crafted, and impressively conceived kitchen. With its large counter, and a location adjacent the home's formal dining room, it can easily serve as a source of beverages and hors d'oeuvres for a party, formal meal, or special event.
Yet another plus is that provides below counter storage as needed for these varied events.
The kitchen has been enhanced and upgraded to meet the needs of the home's top chef. It offers a dishwasher, gas range, refrigerator and most impressively, the many handmade cabinets have been crafted by wood artisan Gerald Fassett.
The dining room is enhanced with a wall of view windows seen to the left, and the door at the far end opens to the gardens and a outdoor cooking counter.
The lower level of the house is seen in the views below. This is certainly one of the most flexible rooms in the home. Perfect for super casual entertaining, family fun and games, it provides a kitchen, storage and counter space for food preparation, and exceeding generous floorspace any or all of these activities.
A reverse view shows the actual size of the room. A table and four chairs easily fit here, as does an adjacent side storage cabinet, a far wall of bookshelves, and additional storage space below the shelving.
There are four bedrooms in the home. Two will be shown for your consideration. The first, seen here, gives the illusion of sleeping among the trees with all the windows that surround it. A door to the left opens onto an outdoor walkway.
The second is larger, bright, and features a large picture window.
While the home is especially well located high in the hills close to the Oakland/Berkeley border, it is just moment from varied highways and roads that will take one easily to either Oakland or Contra Costa Counties.
This is a very special home with an amazing architectural heritage. It is being offered for sale for $1,495,000. Please contact me with your interest and questions about all its many features at 669-202-8888.
NOTE:
Listing Agent: David Eckert-DRE#01239021-
Phone: 510-333-2150, Coldwell Banker Realty
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