8727 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611

Please do not disturb tenants. Virtual tour: http photoplan.planomatic.com/mls3695 This is an essentially new and luxurious split-level designer home that is NEARLY LEVEL-IN AND IS ONLY TWO STORIES! Complete with beautifully landscaped grounds, the house sits in a private wooded setting in the Montclair Hills, where it boasts spectacular views of the Bay, Golden Gate, SF, Mt Tamalpais and entire Shepherd Canyon. You can expect evening encores of spectacular sunsets and flickering City lights. The house is surrounded by parks, hiking, biking and Greenbelt trails, and is only 6 minutes from the highway and Montclair village, and 20 from SF. This state-of-the art home features a blend of contemporary sophistication, curvy creativity, quality craftsmanship and technological innovations. Providing California living at its finest, 8 rooms have French doors that open out to travertine balconies, mature trees, sunny lawn and gorgeous views. The inviting open floor plan with soaring ceilings flows, is open but private, formal and casual, grand yet functional. At only 2-stories, the house sits on a nearly 1/4 acre down-sloping lot with the living areas (Foyer, Lvg rm, Kit, Nook, Fmly rm, Din rm, 1/2 Bath, 3 travertine balconies) nearly "level-in" from a gorgeous Oak-arbored entry terrace and an oversized 2-car Garage. An impressive staircase leads down to the 5 Bdrms, 3+ Baths, 2nd Fmly rm, Lndry rm, all with 9' ceilings, and Bonus rm. For a romp with the kids, there lies a level backyard with lawn and English garden. At its core, the house has a large octagonal Living room with an amazing exposed beam ceiling and chisled marble fireplace, a state-of-the-art Chef's Kitchen, and a gorgeous Master Bedroom. To put it all over the top, the Upper Level has elaborate built-in curved soffits and arches with a programmable "Color-Kinetics" brand LED lighting system that washes all ceiling areas with your choice of soft glowing colors, turning the house into an amazing showplace. All floors are comprised of hardwood, travertine or wool carpet. There is built-in shelving and cabinetry, and whole house audio. There's surround sound in the MB and Lvg rm with recessed wall spaces for flat-panel TVs above wood (or gas) burning fireplaces in both. Designer lighting and plumbing fixtures run rampant. The 6-panel doors, windows, trim, built-in shelving, stairs, railing and floors are all flowing/ matching hardwood. There is no painted wood. Anderson thermal casement windows with low-e and argon gas, heavy insulation, and 2 separate high efficiency furnaces keep the house cozy and warm. Every room has 2 coax , 1 telephone and 1 computer jack wired to a large structured wiring box for plugging, routing and switching. A large 75 gallon high-efficiency water heater has a programmable circulating pump so that you never have to wait for hot water, and there's no flow loss. Other conveniences include central vacuum, alarm, intercom, gas valve for grill on balcony, front loading washer and dryer, and plenty of storage space. Gardener is included. Pets considered by case. THIS HOUSE IS NOT TO BE MISSED! 415-945-9084; 415-300-5149 cell -Lease-only terms: $7,400/mo. for 1 yr. lease term. 1 1/2 x deposit, or 2x w/approved pet, fully refundable. -Lease w/ Option to Purchase terms: $6,900/mo. for lease term (plus security deposit); $1,895,000 locked-in purchase price- 5% down payment.