Exceptional Piedmont home

Magical one of a kind home in the center of town on a desirable, quiet cul-de-sac with stunning Bay and City views, large lot with park-like grounds and moments to Piedmont schools, Mulberry’s Market and transportation. This traditional custom home boasts high ceilings, oversized rooms and is flooded with natural light. The main level includes a dramatic entry, gracious living room and dining room, huge chef’s kitchen with separate breakfast and living areas, powder room off entry, an office (or in-law space) with half bath and access to a fabulous deck overlooking the yard and views. Upper level includes the luxurious main suite with breathtaking views, lots of closet space and spa like bath. Also on the upper level are an additional 3 bedrooms, 2 Baths with views, and a laundry room. Lower level includes a spacious family/media bonus room with bath and separate access to the yard. This area would make a great in-law or au pair unit. Slate roof, attached 2 car garage, tons of storage and more.

.   .   .   .   .   .

Overview: A++ location, close to schools and transportation, exceptionally private and quiet with southern exposure and picturesque views, ideal indoor/outdoor floor plan for entertaining, professionally landscaped front and back gardens on .44 acres

Home:

• Noted architect Frederick Reimer designed the original house built in 1925
  
  
• In 1993, builder Mark Roemer of Piedmont Homes completed an extensive remodel of the original 2 story home, adding a third story with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, upgrading electrical, plumbing, heating, windows, doors, and foundation, mostly within the original footprint while retaining the open floor plan with deck of the 1925 design (See remodel plans, photographs of original home, photographs during construction, which are available to view and will be transferred to Buyer).
  
  
• House oriented towards backyard (south and south-west exposure), away from street and neighbors
  
  
• Bright, sunlit rooms, stunning pink sunsets and city lights
  
  
• Open floor plan & spacious rooms with hardwood floors, tall light-filled windows, 9 foot high ceilings, oversized doors, crown moldings
  
  
• Great indoor/outdoor flow for entertaining: french doors opening from both kitchen and living room to deck
  
  
• Panoramic views of Piedmont Park, Oakland, Lake Merritt, and Bay from Living Room, Kitchen, Deck, and Bedrooms
  
  
• Formal entry with graceful staircase
  
  
• 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Baths Upstairs
  
  
• Main bedroom suite with breathtaking views, raised ceiling, built-in storage cabinets, abundant closets, large jacuzzi bath, rain shower, separate water closet
  
  
• Upstairs laundry room with storage cabinets
  
  
• Formal living room with built-in cabinets, gas burning fireplace, custom fireplace screen, and French doors to deck
  
  
• Formal dining room with swinging door to kitchen
  
  
• Entertainer’s and chef’s kitchen: 2 dishwashers, 3 sinks including brass bar sink, 4 refrigerators/freezers, high-end appliances (Thermador, Wolf, SubZero, Uline, Miele, Sharp), eat-in kitchen, living area, 2 sets of French doors to deck, separate walk-in pantry with abundant storage and wine rack shelving
  
  
• Two half baths on 1st floor
  
  
• Generous sized home office on first floor with interior 1/2 bath and views of front garden
  
  
• Study Area & Family Room on lower level with separate entrance and full bath with views of landscaped yard
  
  
• Massive deck overlooking almost 1/2 acre of both manicured and parklike grounds
  
  
• Extensive new landscaping, hardscaping, and outdoor lighting
  
  
• Back garden: Towering Cypress trees, pea gravel lined pathways, stone retaining walls and steps, built-in arched stone bench overlooking fountain and stone pediment, fully enclosed by low-maintenance fencing; dramatic night lighting of fountain, cypress trees, and pathways
  
  
• Front: Beautiful entryway with flanking fountains, huge specimen Japanese maple tree, formal boxwood garden with brick retaining walls, magical night lighting
  
  
• Nest Smart Home: 2 Thermostats (upstairs and downstairs), Smoke + CO alarms in bedrooms, 3 Outdoor Cameras (front, entry, back)
  
  
• Ceiling Speakers in Kitchen, Dining Room and Kitchen
  
  
• Attached 2-car garage, direct entry to second level, with Tesla charger and storage cabinets
  
  
• New fireproof natural slate roof with 100 year life expectancy
  
  
• Extensive storage: built-in cabinets in living room and master, large closets in all bedrooms, large linen closet in upstairs hall, pantry, laundry and garage cabinets, basement shelving

Location:

• Coveted cul-de-sac location close to schools and transportation
  
  
• Secluded and quiet street with no through traffic
  
  
• Large .44 acre private lot with established trees (including lemon, orange, and plum trees), views and privacy
  
  
• Property abuts Piedmont Park - enter Park directly from gate in lower yard or from steps on opposite side of Hazel Lane loop
  
  
• Close to off-leash dog paths in Piedmont Park
  
  
• Close to top-rated Piedmont elementary, middle and high schools
  
  
• Close to Mulberry’s Market
  
  
• Easy commute to SF or downtown Oakland: AC Transit and casual carpool nearby
  
  
• Close to Piedmont public Tennis Courts and Witter Field
  
  
• Close to annual Piedmont Community Events: 4th of July Parade, Harvest Festival, Summer Movies in the Park, Turkey Trot
  
  
• Sited on historic Ransom School property - remaining pediment is a focal point in backyard with attached fountain and spillway wall
  
  
• Proximity to Piedmont Police and Fire Departments