5821 Balmoral Dr, Oakland, CA 94619

Mid-century peach! This fabulous ranch home with sunken family room was super-cool in 1967, and is still a looker today. Defining easy living, with a one-step entry, spacious living room with pleasing steel-framed windows overlooking the front garden, and an open dining room opposite. The sunny kitchen is primed for its millennial update, with a practical eat-in area and vaulted ceiling. A wide family room with tall glass panes and sliding door connects indoors with outdoors. First, make use of the classic wet bar, and then adjourn with your beverage outside to the sprawling patio backed by a wooded expanse. Review the lot lines as they extend a bit down the oak-dappled slope, making this a surprising third-of-an-acre parcel. The primary suite also benefits from a tranquil view of the oak grove. There is a sub-area on the downslope - maybe a project for next-gen gym or wine room? In Oakland's treasured secret in the hills, Hillcrest Highlands. Quick to H-13, 580, Laurel & Montclair.