Sweeping Bay views, lush gardens and great indoor-outdoor living are showcased in this 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bath enchanting English style home designed in 1928 by renowned architect Frederick Reimers, known for his Romantic Revival style and the landmark Piedmont Sweetland Mansion. This light filled home located in sought after Piedmont has been tastefully updated over the years to provide modern amenities while preserving the original architectural integrity.

Guests enter this architecturally distinctive home through a magical front garden with secluded patio. The dramatic two story beam ceiling foyer features an arched entry to a spacious sunny living room with hand hewn ceiling beams, impressive fireplace with handcrafted mantle and copper hood, built in bookshelves and corner windows that display a splendid view of the SF bay, including 3 bridges, San Francisco and downtown Oakland.

Generous French doors open from the formal light filled dining room to a large deck with bay views and stairs leading to a patio, back garden and lawn enclosed by mature trees to create a private retreat.

The remodeled eat-in kitchen features a slate floor, sub-zero refrigerator, 4-burner gas cook top, built in microwave, custom cabinetry, Corian counters, tile back splashes and a lovely built-in china cabinet. The built-in banquet in the eating area is ideal for casual dining and enjoying the view.

The charming den next to the kitchen with leaded glass windows that over look the pretty front garden was formerly a bedroom, is currently a TV room and could be used as a home office.

Three sunlit bedrooms upstairs take advantage of the sweeping bay views. The master suite has a vaulted beam ceiling, ceiling fan, dual pane windows, parquet wood floor, two large closets and a spectacular Bay view. The upgraded bathroom features two sinks, a large vanity, marble countertop and floor, a tub and a stall shower. The upgraded hall bath features a picturesque view, tile floor, Corian counter, tub and stall shower.

The lower level adds flexibility to the floor plan offering a recreational or media room, bathroom and bedroom for guests or an au pair and a large storage room with work bench that currently doubles as a gym. It would also be a great room to use for crafts and hobbies. Both the separate laundry room on this level and the storage room have doors leading to the yard.

Benefiting from a large lot, this wonderful property offers pretty gardens, patios, a large usable deck off the main living area with spectacular Bay views and steps to the lower patio and backyard with lawn. A Bay view and usable yard are a rare combination is this area. Mature landscaping creates an appealing ambiance.

Additional features: Desirable central hall floor plan with easy flow from room to room and to the deck and garden for outdoor living and entertaining; remodeled half bath on the main level; hardwood floors; detached 2-car garage with automatic opener; the porch off the kitchen is ideal for unloading groceries; security system; large coat closet in foyer; Bay views from many rooms; good storage space; underground utilities; wonderful curb appeal. A Coldwell Banker American Home Shield Home Protection Plan is included;

Office of Assessor County of Alameda Property Characteristics 5/7/2010 says the lot size is 19,983 square feet (.46 acre) and the house has 2836 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 31/2 bathrooms and 9 rooms. An appraiser measured the house at 2915 square feet. Square footage and room count may not be accurate and won’t be verified by seller or listing agent.

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