This luminous Oakland hillside home is truly stunning. It manages to capture all the light, beauty and scenery of the world around it, and makes living there a daily, and ever changing, experience.
The design of the home is one that is perfect for day to day living, with everything oriented around space and comfort, yet its especially generous size is ideal for entertaining at any of its three levels.
The white walls and lightly colored ceiling capture, and reflect, the sunlight that flows in from the far floor to ceiling windows, and a gleaming fireplace awaits to offer warmth and beauty on cooler days.
Located at 2861 Chelsea Drive in Montclair, it offers 5 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms in an expansive 3709 sf of living space.
The far end of the living room opens directly onto a truly inviting view porch that is a logical extension of the living room, and as such, can be easily accessed at will by residents and guests.
An imaginative circular stairwell leads down to the lower living spaces of the house, to be seen later.
This rear deck exemplifies one of the themes of the home-capturing the light and drama of the surrounding hillsides, and making it your own. It is also there to share with others.
Parties, barbecues, and special events, are easily held here for all to experience.
Returning inside, this view captures the far end of the living room that includes a elegant chandelier, and a dramatic floor to ceiling wall of textured glass windows, both of which add a richness to the space.
The stairs at the far end of the room lead up to the second floor, as will be seen below.
The second floor is the entry level to the residence, and is the heart of the home's food preparation and service. Just off the entry is this gracious dining room that can easily accommodate many guests, with room available for a large buffet and side tables, as needed.
As one enters the dining area, one once again experiences the appeal of the home's architecture, with its version of floor to ceiling windows and hillside serenity.
The view from the dining room's reveals Montclair's Tahoe like hillsides, the city of Oakland below, the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, and Marin county.
Just steps away is the house's large, and updated kitchen. The amount of floorspace is ideal for easy preparation and service of food, and the varied appliances and counters are well placed for this use.
Additionally, off to the top left, is a cheerful breakfast bar for four that looks out on the hills, and is a perfect choice for breakfasts or lazy lunches.
This view reveals the just a portion of the size of the kitchen, its counters, storage space, and appliances that are well placed just for your use.
Also on the second floor is this very well conceived den/office that has an entire wall devoted to storage and office space-perfect for those who want to operate out of their home for business purposes.
Certainly one of the most stunning features of the residence is this newly remodeled primary suite that captures the many elements that define elegant living.
Already impressive inside, its overall effect is enhanced by the personal and direct access to the exterior porch, and the serenity that surrounds it.
A personal fireplace welcomes one home on cooler Bay area evenings.
Close by, this newly enhanced dressing room and storage space offers numerous opportunities for placement of one's personal items-from clothing, to shoes, to jewelry.
Steps away, is this beautifully designed and updated master bathroom that is exceptionally generous in its counter size, with its imaginative dual sinks and storage below.
It is filled with light from its dual lit mirrors and surrounding windows throughout.
Certainly one of its most pleasing features is the space devoted to the spa like bathtub at the end of the space that is literally surrounded by greenery, scenery, and beauty. What a delight to return home to.
A second large bedroom is seen here, and is both cheerful and roomy, and easily accommodates dual beds, nightstands, and a dresser.
As seen in the opening views, there is, at the end of the living room, this especially graceful set of spiral stairs that leads to the home's lower level, where one discovers the home's family room.
This is an especially bright and welcoming family room, and is ideal for relaxation, sharing of stories, games, and casual dining.
Worth noting: This space has its own separate entrance, bathroom, and bedroom(seen below), and could easily be converted into an au pair format.
This roomy lower bedroom is just off the family room, and offers views of the outside trees and greenery.
This especially well conceived rear deck can easily be the centerpiece of parties and relaxing luncheons due to its size and configuration, and the surrounding trees offer treasured privacy.
Just steps away from the deck that is seen above is this truly expansive entertainment center that adds even more to the entire recreational experience.
Another view of the Bay area reveals the ongoing beauty that is below, and one that provides different visual experiences as the seasons and time of day change.
This entire home is a visual and imaginative architectural experience. Each level and room is unique, and the overall impression is one of craftsmanship and creativity.
Because of its distinctiveness, you may want to learn more about it. Be sure to contact me regarding it soon at (669)202-8888. It is being offered for sale for $1,795,000.
NOTE:
Listing Agents:
Teresa Baum- DRE#01731096-Broker-Compass -Phone (510)219-3404
Matthew Heafey- DRE#01723973-Broker-Compass-Phone (510)541-1754
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