6688 Colton Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611

Nestled in the lushly wooded Montclair hills, this widely updated home maintains a rustic charm befitting its surroundings. Public rooms open directly to spacious decks, which present a verdant canyon outlook. Extensive updates throughout the past ten years have expanded, embellished, and fortified interior, exterior, bathrooms, an expansive family room, and an open kitchen, dining, living room. A natural habitat for birds and deer, the quiet hillside setting of this deep lot feels distant from any commotion. A lack of traffic noise and sense of tranquility. The location's convenient proximity to a plethora of commercial conveniences, schools, and highway access, just minutes down the hill in Montclair Village. Upon entry, an angled, beamed ceiling of knotty wood radiates cozy allure. It unites the fluid space of the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The fully remodeled kitchen incorporates all new appliances, granite countertops, copious cabinetry, and an island that supplies storage, prep space, and seating. From the dining area, glass doors provide access to the front deck. a private, lighted space. Within the living room, a fireplace with brick surround generates warm ambiance, and glass doors to an upper back deck connect visually and physically to the treed surroundings. Beyond the public rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms complete this floor. Remodeled in 2012, the master bathroom is graced with vibrant light emanating from box windows, which bring the outdoors in, and a striking ebony slate and tile shower. Skylights here and in the bedroom hall also add luminous effect. Downstairs, thoroughly remodeled in 2007, a family room opens to an especially broad, sunny deck, which spans the width of the home. Within an alcove of the family room, a wet bar integrates a refrigerator and wine refrigerator beneath granite countertop with floating shelves and modern lighting. A full bathroom sits adjacent to the family room and fourth bedroom. Its own room, the laundry facility presents a well-equipped space with new linen cupboards. Further upgrades include earthquake retrofitting, installation of energy-saving double-pane low-E windows and glass doors throughout, an electrical upgrade, and creation of storage facilities on three levels. Storage adjacent to the front door supplements two closets in the entry and dining area, lower-level storage offers exterior access and maintains the ideal temperature for storing and aging wine. And a storage area under the house serves as a garden shed. The two-car attached garage with internal access provides additional storage. Once in your new home, the sellers will provide a case of Woody's gourmet fresh herb California sea slats to enjoy in your new kitchen and a hand picked assortment of Mrs. Meyer's earth friendly natural cleaning products to keep your new home spick and span and smelling great. We hope you enjoy!