Set back from the street with a captivating setting, this picturesque central Montclair, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath home nestled in the Oakland Hills is on the market for the first time in 60 years. Built in 1948 with handsome hardwood floors, main living on one level & recently updated, this delightful home will appeal to buyers in search of a large sunny lot with level backyard surrounded by stately trees that provide a nice sense of privacy.

A front walk leads from the white picket fence at the street through the garden & level lawn area to the entry door & foyer with marble tile floor. The living room features a large window that overlooks the garden, marble tile fireplace surround & hearth & lovely hardwood flooring.

The updated kitchen with tile countertops, new porcelain tile floor & green house window over the sink showcase stainless steel KitchenAid appliances including a 5-burner gas cook top, double ovens, dishwasher & refrigerator. A handy computer nook next to the kitchen is across from a ½ bath with marble counter top.

The kitchen opens to the separate dining room & adjacent family room that leads to a large sun deck ideal for dining, relaxing or entertaining outdoors. The serene view from the deck overlooks the level backyard with birdbath & stone patio encircling a large orange tree surrounded by mature landscaping including flowering garden beds, a majestic redwood & Cyprus & a variety of fruit trees including plum, pear, citrus, pear apple & apple.

There are three bedrooms on the main level with gorgeous hardwood floors. Two bedrooms have walk-in closets; the third bedroom has a large wall-to-wall closet. The main level bathroom features a marble floor, tile countertops and shower over tub surround, new light fixture, faucet & towel bar. T he back light-filled bedroom has a new slider that opens to the sun deck & has an enticing view of the incredible tree studded setting. A second family or media room, bathroom, laundry, wine storage area & work shop downstairs complete the house.

Additional features include: Detached 2-car garage with automatic door opener; storage room underneath the garage-ideal for potting or hobby space; level garden area behind the garage has been used as a vegetable garden; two beautiful Norfork Island Pine trees in the front yard-one in the front yard, the other in front of the garage; abundant storage; new interior doors on the main level; refinished hardwood floors; new dual pane sliders to the deck; some dual pane windows; new door to porch off the family room that leads to the backyard; built-ins in both family rooms; exterior recently painted; new carpet in stairwell & lower level; some updated light fixtures; new hood over the kitchen cook top; new kitchen faucet; interior recently painted; good commute location; conveniently located near Montclair Village & transportation; Coldwell Banker AHS Home Protection Plan included. This wonderful home has had only 2-owners.

The CoreLogic RealQuest Professional Property Detail Report says the house has 1871 square feet, 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms & 1 ½ bathrooms & the lot size is 7,342 square feet. The house currently has 2 ½ baths; one may have been added without permit. The square footage, room count & number of bathrooms may not be accurate & will not be verified by sellers or listing agents.

This information was supplied by the sellers &/or other sources. Broker believes this information to be correct but has not verified this information & assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction.