This classic Mediterranean style home truly represents all that is desirable about this design concept. Located just moments from Montclair in the Oakland hills at 5635 Grisborne Avenue, and designed by renowned architect Walter H. Ratcliff Jr., it is an irresistible retreat among the trees that surround it.
It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a spacious 2155 sf of living space, and a perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living.
The tall and gracefully carved iron gates seen above open onto a patio that is immediately welcoming, and very expansive. True to its design theme, it offers a large well laid brick patio, a graceful center fountain, and a tree lined central courtyard that creates an ambiance of privacy for both resident and guests.
This view of the front of the home reveals the curved entryway doorway with its truly remarkable and detailed ironwork, and the white stucco and red tile roof that is always distinctive with this architectural theme.
The living room is quite large, and offers a brick fireplace with overhead mantle, and a large living space that can accommodate a variety of furniture placements allowing one to create one's own special living experience.
The combination of dark overhead wood beamed ceilings with the golden colored hardwood floors is especially appealing, and the three sets of floor to ceiling windows at the rear of the room capture the light from around the home, and the beauty of the surrounding greenery.
Just steps away, this handsome dining room continues the same color and architectural theme as the living room, and provides generous floorspace for the placement of a large central dining table and chairs, with additional room left over for a sizable buffet server, cocktail table, and the gently curved sofa.
Another view of the dining room highlights its large picture window, its proximity to the living room, and its distinctive and engaging overhead chandelier.
This carefully conceived and updated kitchen captures much of what one would desire in such a space. The well placed kitchen island, with seating in place, is ideal for a morning breakfast or lunch, and equally suited for meal preparation and meal service.
The kitchen is ideally sized, with everything just steps away, and there is no sense of being crowded when using it.
Appliances include a gas range, large refrigerator and dishwasher.
Immediately to the left of the kitchen itself is a space for seating for both food service, and for conversing with guests while the chef prepares meals.
There are three bedrooms in the residence. As will be seen, each bedroom has its own distinct character, and each offers this pleasant combination of softly colored hardwood floors combined with the subtle off white walls and ceiling.
They also all feature multiple view windows that capture the outdoor gardens and greenery -here the backyard of the home is seen.
This nearby bathroom if the first of two in the home. With a comfortably sized tub and shower combination and an updated counter and large mirror, it is especially appealing.
This primary bedroom is also spacious, with room for a variety of design configurations around the centrally placed bed. Worth noting is that this room overlooks the serenity of the outside patio area.
This is an en suite bedroom with the bathroom just steps away, as is seen here.
This bathroom's theme and simple design captures the rustic colors of this Mediterranean themed home.
This view of the stairs to the upper level reveals the beauty of the design, and the variety, of the classic wrought iron railings and doors that one expects in this style of living.
This charming bedroom, complete with a room for a window seat, if desired, offers a special amenity that can be seen directly below.
Just opposite the bedroom's far wall, is this expansive collection of windows that creates an indoor sunroom for one's relaxation, and also provides a door to an outside balcony for additional enjoyment of the entire space.
What a pleasure it will be sitting high above the gardens below on a lovely day in the sun.
Returning to the lower level, one finds this bonus space that can be used as a family room, if desired, and one that opens out to the home's rear yard, allowing guest to move easily from the lower floor activities to the outdoors seating area.
This wide view reveals the size and appeal of the home's rear yard. A brick path, seen on the right, leads to the front patio for entertaining in either location, and there are two seating areas in the rear to enjoy.
Another perspective shows the remainder of the yard, and a delightful picnic area underneath a shade tree. A storage building is to the far left behind it.
A closing view of the front garden of the home at dusk encompasses the beauty and serenity of this home. If this is the home that you would like to make yours, I encourage you to call me promptly at (510) 517-6280. It is being offered for sale for $1,295,000.
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Home Listing Agent: Chimene Pollard-DRE#-1808145-(510)846-3611 Broker-Red Oak Realty
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