5310 Boyd Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

First time on rental market: landmark Rockridge home fully renovated in 2016 by Jarvis Architects - No detail was overlooked in this warm 4 bd, 2 bath, 2,400 sq ft home, including a picturesque exterior with cedar shingles, a blossoming Valencia orange tree and gardener-tended yards. Some inside details: Phantom screens (front + back doors), wide-plank oak floors w/walnut accents, and new everything: Insulation, windows, energy-efficient heating system, washer/dryer, and tankless water heater. Both floors have ceiling fans for year-round freshness, and hard-wired ethernet for easy networking. The grand homes entry parlor greets you with arches and elegant concrete tile, a large living room with original (restored) working fireplace, and a wide-open floor plan the draws you through the long dining room to a stunning, Sunset-magazine-worthy (renowned local) chefs kitchen. Premier details include Carrera marble counters, double oven, six-burner high-power range, Bosch dishwasher, custom-built island, shaker cabinets, wine fridge, designer brass light fixtures, and a sun-drenched breakfast nook. First floor also includes two bedrooms with cedar closets, and a full bathroom with cast iron, clawfoot tub. Off the breakfast nook is the laundry room with storage, and double French doors that open to the deck and a beautiful backyard. Its tastefully landscaped with a lawn, two vegetable beds (including volunteer tomatoes), and a happy tree that yields delicious apples all with irrigation timer. Black stone pavers guide you to a lounging area with firepit, and home office/studio with double French doors, insulated walls and up-to-code electric. Also attached is a 4-spot bike shed. Second floor boasts a sunny common area with stained glass windows, high ceiling fans and a home office area off to the side. The sun-lit, luxury-spa master bath inspires envy, with sky light, double sink marble vanity, heated hexagon floor, doorless walk-in shower, and hand-made Spanish blue tile. The master bedroom is surrounded by windows on three walls, with views of leafy treetops beyond. Includes a walk-in closet with custom cedar shelving, and two separate storage areas. The floor also includes extra walk-in storage rooms, and the second bedroom, with windows lining two walls and a built-in wall fan. The long driveway provides two off-street parking spots with electric car charging station, and enough space for children to safely run around within the gates. Ideally located three blocks from BART, College Ave restaurants, casual carpool, farmers market, Frog Park and Temescal Pool, and within the top-ranked Chabot Elementary school district. This is a rare opportunity to live in an immaculate home, in a neighborhood locals know to be the most desirable in Oakland, enough to lure anyone looking to leave SF or move to the area. Features: - 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms - stainless steel, high-end appliances - radiant heat in the master bath - Bosch electric car charger - Guest studio / home office in the backyard - Vegetable garden and fruit trees - Blocks from College Ave, BART, casual carpool and farmers' market - Zoned for the acclaimed Chabot Elementary school Contact Connie for showing: (510) 316-6372 BRE01274372 (RLNE4872267)