Sponsored: Spanish Colonial Revival on a hillside
Exquisite detailing, light, space and views define this 1928 Spanish Colonial Revival abode on an Oakland hillside.
Rising majestically above its circular driveway and sculptural gardens, this dramatic Spanish Colonial Revival residence has been a neighborhood landmark since 1928, when 5866 Harbord Drive was one of the first homes to be built on this Oakland hillside.
Past the graceful arches of the tiled front terrace, a cloistered staircase ascends to the main living level, where west-facing windows frame lovely bay and bridge vistas from nearly every room. Filled with light and lovingly expanded and renovated over the decades, the modern, open floor plan includes a gracious foyer, large living room, library and balcony; designed for serious cooking and entertaining, the open Brazilian quartzite kitchen anchors the dining area, breakfast alcove, family room and broad rear patio.
The master suite with view, balcony, steam shower, jetted tub and large dressing room opens to the rear terrace and spa. Two more bedrooms and an elegant hall bathroom complete the main level; below, a fourth bedroom with bathroom and separate entrance can be a guest room, office, teen or au pair lair. There are three fireplaces, 10 skylights, solar electricity, and a large and versatile shop/studio/playroom for artists, inventors, or play.
Price: $1,995,000
Listing agent: Gini Erck, Compass, 510-410-0373, gini.erck@compass.com; GiniErck.com; BRE #00695361.