Oakland California Homes For Sale, Piedmont Real Estate, Berkeley Realestate

Redwood Heights

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths

In 1957, architect Warren Callister, designer of the Chapel at Mills College, was commissioned to create this amazing home. Located on an incredible, private,1.48 acre parcel at the end of a cul-de-sac, this quality, custom property is truly one-of-a-kind. From soaring, vaulted ceilings to sensationally beautiful gardens, it is a treasure. On the market for the first time. Enjoy this unique sanctuary.

Enter through huge double doors into a slate foyer. To the right is the magnificent, skylighted living room with soaring chimney breast, stone surround and slate hearth. Soffit lights illuminate the coved ceiling.

To the left of the foyer is the entry to the family room with a second fireplace.
Views to extensive gardens on one side, and deck with built-in benches on the other.

Kitchen adjoins family room.
Granite counters, skylight,
pass-through over sink and
double-sided cabinets to
formal dining room,
and serene view onto
surrounding deck and mature oak trees

Master bedroom suite with access to private deck and garden.
Built-in dresser, wall of closets with more drawer space.

  Master bath with
  large shower stall
  skylight and
  double sink vanity.

  Third full bath
  off bedroom corridor
  with bathtub, skylight,
  and double vanity.

Nearly 1½ acres include beautifully maintained garden with patio, lawn, and plants ranging from Japanese maples, tree fern, papyrus, banana plants, citrus trees, numerous flowering shrubs, and a picturesque creek running through the property.

Summary of Features

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths
4th bedroom w/library built-ins and private full bath
Upgraded kitchen w/granite counters
Spacious family room w/fireplace
Massive living room w/dramatic stone fireplace
Bedroom wing, includes Master Suite
Level garden and decks
Natural light from walls of glass and skylights
Floor-to-ceiling blonde mahogany in most of home
Random plank oak and slate flooring
Wonderful for entertaining
Abundant storage
Security system includes front door camera
Seismically retrofitted
Two furnaces
Two hot water heaters
Air conditioning
Redwood Heights Elementary (Confirm w/OUSD)

For further information, contact:

Don Dunning, ABR, CRB,CRS, RECS
President, Oakland Association of Realtors, 2004
"Representing your best interests"

(510) 485-7239 or
E-mail him at