1269 W Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94607

Inspired by the architecture of early CALIFORNIA MISSIONS, this home with hand plastered walls and limestone floors, combined with extensive HAND CRAFTED FINISHES throughout, was artfully designed and built by Servais Design & Construction, Inc. in 1996, and is one of the finest examples of their work. It has since been lovingly improved by the current owners, who have added extensive native gardens and a network of outdoor patios. Carefully placed across 3 lots (approx. 0.48 ACRE) to allow glorious views from practically every window and patio, the house directly faces ALCATRAZ ISLAND, the GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE and the city of SAN FRANCISCO. To the East the property abuts 38 open space acres of private estate. House has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths (including 1 bedroom self-contained au-pair with a separate entrance) and approx. 5000 sq.ft.. There is also a 2 car garage and several parking spaces.This home lends itself perfectly to INDOOR/OUTDOOR living and entertaining. Its outdoor spaces are private and sheltered from winds and road noise. There are dozens of mature oak trees on the property. The native and drought resistant plants attract butterflies and birds and continue to bloom throughout the year. Located in the BERKELEY/OAKLAND HILLS, just minutes from Highways 24 and 13, and with easy access to San Francisco and Walnut Creek, it is also close to the Claremont Hotel with its restaurants, spa, tennis and health club as well as Highlands Country Club, and Bentley and Henry J Kaiser schools.