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Buena Vista is an understatement...
The grandeur of an Italian villa, the flexibility and convenience of a modern home. Welcome to 5688 Buena Vista, where Buena is an understatement. This magnificent house was custom-built by its only owner, a master stained-glass artisan. Enter through the garden courtyard to the exquisitely carved front door, or through the level-in attached double garage. The entry hall has a coved ceiling and gothic arches illuminated with custom sconces. The French doors in the living room open to the outside, an ideal flow for elegant entertaining. The dining room features a built-in bar and custom stained glass. The bay windows in the kitchen fill it with light, and the Sub-Zero fridge and double ovens will make any home chef smile. The kitchen shares a deck with a delightful room that could serve as an office, an artist’s studio, or a level-in bedroom. The tile-inlaid staircase leads you up to a full bath and two more bedrooms, one with a Juliet balcony facing the Bay. And on the top level is the jewel of this home; a den with soaring ceilings, an upper patio with four bridge views, and the primary suite with multiple closets, shower and tub, and a private balcony facing the morning light. Downstairs are four plus spaces brimming with potential including a large workshop with exterior access and a full bathroom.* Though it feels above it all, this house is close to transit, Lake Temescal, and the restaurants and shopping of the Rockridge district. This house is a rare mix of spectacular architecture, modern flow, and untapped possibilities.
Features:
Level-in interior access from the double garage
One bedroom on main floor for level-in access
Custom carved wooden front door
Stunning architectural features throughout
Gracious front courtyard ideal for entertaining
Deck off kitchen and main floor bedroom with views of hills
Primary suite and den upstairs access a marvelous deck with spectacular views, buena vista indeed
Large ensuite bedroom with views on three sides
Formal dining room with a bar
Vaulted ceiling living room includes a gas fireplace with french doors to the courtyard
Double ovens, updated sink hardware, Sub-Zero fridge and a Miele dishwasher
Eat-in kitchen with cooktop island and breakfast bar
Multi-zone radiant heating system
Newly repainted inside and out with designer colors
Gorgeous hardwood flooring and inlaid tile in the risers of the steps
Ornate banisters made of custom ironwork
Many upgraded light fixtures and chic custom sconces
Flexible layout, many plus spaces and ADU potential*
*Buyer is advised to conduct their own investigation with appropriate professionals and verify with the city prior to proceeding with the purchase, and to rely solely on their own investigation.
Open Houses:
Sat-Sun 2-4:30pm 6/1, 6/2
Sat-Sun 2-4:30pm 6/8, 6/9
Brokers Tour:
Thu 5/30 10-1pm
Questions:
Contact Hanna Kerns
(510) 368-1056
[email protected]
Cross Alcatraz Avenue, which divides Oakland and Berkeley, and you’ll find yourself in Rockridge, one of Oakland's most desirable, charming, and convenient neighborhoods. Housing in Rockridge is a combination of charming bungalows, cottages, classic Arts and Crafts dwellings, and large brown-shingle houses. Its leafy streets are mainly residential.
Rockridge offers an easy commute into San Francisco via the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station, as well as access to the University of California, Berkeley Campus.
The 100-year-old, four-acre campus of the California College of Art and Crafts is nearby. Food-and-drink purveyors in Rockridge provide the best from around the world and local farms. Rockridge Market Hall, which takes its cue from the French Marché, offers numerous individual food and flower shops open to the sidewalk. Dozens of restaurants, cafes, and boutiques line bustling College Avenue, Rockridge's main drag.