1950 Manzanita Dr, Oakland, CA 94611

MAKE ME MOVE This may be the nicest property in Oakland. From the street it looks like a fortress. From the back it's a cabin in the woods. From the living room it's like living in a treehouse in a redwood forest. Get away to the country, without leaving the city. This home, unparalleled for relaxing and entertaining, has views as far as the eye can see, from Mt. Diablo to the bay, and the farther you can see, the freer you feel. Everyone wants the fabulous bay views that some homeowners in the Oakland hills get, and while this home has a spectacular view of the bay, the view to the east, of Mount Diablo, where the sun and moon rise is even more incredible and rare. The entire house faces it and a 16-foot glass wall allows you to watch the sun and moon rise over the mountain (Including eclipses) from the comfort of your living room couch. When the summer sunrise hits that window it turns the entire interior of the house amber, inviting you to start your day with a smile. On the edge of 150,000 acres of parkland, our property, at approximately 3/4 of an acre, has over 100 feet bordering Huckleberry Botanic Preserve, directly opposite Sibley Volcanic Regional Park. It is spotted with Redwood, Douglas Fir, Pine, Eucalyptus, Oak, Madrone, Bay, and Manzanita trees and neighbors on either side are neatly spread making it very private and quiet. The property stands at the crest of the ridge atop the Oakland hills. It is THE TOP, so far up that the Contra Costa County line bisects the house and swimming pool, leaving part of the property in Orinda California (making residents eligible for Orinda schools). The building is a three story, 2200 sq. ft. home, built in 1973. It has a sturdy Mansard construction with the interior walls and ceiling made entirely of beautiful, unblemished Canadian Cedar. There are three bedrooms and two complete bathrooms including a master suite, with huge walk-in closet, who's bathroom boasts a sunken bathtub under a large skylight. Four, large, V-Lux windows open one entire wall of the master bedroom to sweet ocean breezes and fantastic sunsets. Both of the other bedrooms have bay views as well. This house is made to party, so we designed the kitchen with plentiful counter-space. It has custom cabinets and tile floors. The living room has a 20-foot ceiling and one whole wall is glass. It opens onto a deck, under the redwoods. A large brick fireplace is on the adjacent wall and a loft overlooking the living room shares its Mount Diablo view. A 35x15 ft, pond-like swimming pool, surfaced with Pebble Tec, is ringed by beautiful unique stone coping that matches the surrounding spacious stone patios. A large deck overlooks the park and a big hot tub is positioned perfectly at the parks edge, with an epic view. The cedar lined sauna opens from the house onto the redwood grove and the backyard pool area. If you want to live in the sweetest spot in Oakland, in a beautiful, relaxing home perfect for family and fun, just 10 minutes from downtown Oakland and 15 minutes from San Francisco come see this place. You will immediately understand why you'll have to MAKE ME MOVE! Amenities: Underground Utilities (no telephone poles or wires) Views; North (Huckleberry Nature Trail & Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve), East (Mt. Diablo), and Southwest (San Francisco Bay) Borders Two Streets. One is a private drive. (has 2 addresses) Redwood Grove Organic Gardens Separate Art Studio Swimming Pool Spa Sauna Dinning Room Knook Dinette Work Room Sewing Room Carport 2 Car On Demand Water