Classic Traditional in the Heart of Montclair Village 4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 3091 square feet www.8061BroadwayTerrace.com
Welcome to 8061 Broadway Terrace, picturesquely perched in the heart of Montclair! Built in 1993, this special 5-bedroom, 2 ½ bath home was custom built by the original owner for his daughter. Scenic vistas of the hillside surround the home, including peeks of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges from the master suite. An elegant setting for living, entertaining, relaxation and play can be found in this treasured abode. Inviting white picket fence and level entry welcome you into this gracious home accentuated by crown molding detailing, sparking hardwood floors, custom plantation shutters, and recessed lighting throughout. The main level offers a sunken living room with sunny disposition and an entertainer’s family room complete with wet bar, fireplace, and powder room. A formal dining room with French doors, eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and island, and an office complete this level. Ascend the lovely staircase and you will find four bedrooms on the upper level. The west wide of the home rests the serene master suite with hardwood floors, ceiling fan, crown molding, and calming bay views. The master bathroom has dual closets, double vanities, Italian marble shower, and Jacuzzi bathtub. On the east end, you will find three remaining bedrooms, all featuring crown molding, double-pane windows, new carpeting, and recessed lighting. A full bath with separate vanity and two linen closets service these rooms. Unique to this home is abundant parking on this arterial street. It is also equipped with A/C, tankless water heater, central vacuum, intercom, and ample storage. Within proximity to Montclair Village, you can enjoy the convenience of its chic boutiques and restaurants, farmer’s market, coffee shops, lovely strolls, and charming ambiance. Thornhill Elementary, a blue ribbon school, is also nearby. Easy access to commute is just a short drive. College and Piedmont Avenues are also close by, with no shortage of activities for the urban sophisticate. Come home to 8061 Broadway Terrace – a place of elegant living and indelible comfort!
Elegant Westwood Highlands First Time on Market 4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2812 square feet www.194Brentwood.com
Welcome to 194 Brentwood Avenue – 1st time on the market in over 50 years! Sited on a corner lot in the highly sought-after Westwood Highlands neighborhood of rolling hills and serene bay vistas, this time-honored 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence showcases riveting curb appeal, beautifully integrated architectural details, a fluid indoor flow, and generous room proportions.
- MAIN LEVEL Striking curb appeal and an inviting front lawn welcome you into this treasured abode. Upon entering the foyer, immediately drawing the eye is a voluminous living room with barrel ceilings accentuated with crown molding, an ornate chandelier, and bay windows. Built-in bookshelves flank a wood-burning fireplace. Parquet hardwood floors shine below and continue onto the nearby formal dining room featuring a custom handmade china cabinet. The open kitchen and breakfast room with window seating blend together in sun-drenched ambiance, with sparking views and hillside vistas in the backdrop. Three large bedrooms complete the main level. Artfully accented with wall molding, the master suite offers as a remodeled bathroom and walk-in closet. Two other bedrooms share another skillfully remodeled hallway bath with double vanities and skylight. Hidden in the hallway is a convenient laundry chute and linen closet. Recently refinished hardwood floors and new lighting fixtures augment the beauty of the main floor.
- LOWER LEVEL The lower level provides remarkably private and comfortable living, featuring a huge bedroom and sitting retreat. Double french doors open out to a spacious walk-in closet with ample storage. With its own separate entrance, this room serves nicely as a family room, recreation space, or in-law quarters. Across from this wing sits another bonus room, ideal as an office or 5th bedroom. Secluded from the rest of the house, this room also has a separate entrance with a staircase leading up to the kitchen, suitable for your blossoming teenager or au-pair quarters. Nearby is the laundry and mud room. Step outside to a relaxing level backyard for those barbecues. Situated in between these two rooms is a half bath, a large garage and workshop area with lots of storage space for your tools and equipment.
- NEIGHBORHOOD Wonderfully located in a coveted neighborhood, this home further offers ease of commute to 280/101 freeways, proximity to cafes, stores, West Portal restaurants and amenities, and shopping in Stonestown Mall. Blending classic traditional with modern elegance, this heartwarming oasis exemplifies indelible comfort and sophisticated living!
Avalon Heights Pristine Sanctuary 4 Bedroom | 3 Baths | 3374 sq ft www.2879BelmontTer.com
Nestled in the exclusive gated community of Avalon Heights with its picturesque streets and tranquil views of gentle rolling hills and the bay sits this stunning Mediterranean beauty on a half-acre lot, surrounded by professional landscaping and blooming gardens. As elegant double door entry opens to an inviting foyer before a bright living room with large picture windows, built-in bookshelves, and a fireplace. The dining room has been tastefully modernized into a wine ber with temperature controlled refrigerator and storage, perfect for the wine connoisseur. To the right of the dining room is the open kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and eat-in nook. Adjacent to the kitchen is the family room where one can relax to music and media. One of the bedrooms has been converted to an office with custom built-in bookshelves and matching desk. Another large bedroom with full bath, double vanities and storage cabinets has its own separate entrance and floor to ceiling mirrors. This opens out to a newly installed recreational basketball court for daily athletic enjoyment. Designed to reflect modern amenities desired by the most discriminating buyer, this residence has been enhanced with new contemporary lighting and fixtures, a power generator to supply back-up power for contingencies, an increased capacity water tank, and beautiful landscaping. Two separate garages offer ample space for parking and a workshop. This prime community also offers a 24/7 security gate, with beautiful mountains in the backdrop. Close to Highway 680 and 880 commute and blue ribbon schools, this Avalon Heights community is the mark of distinguished owners.
Ashbury Heights Time-Honored Maybeck 4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2400 square feet www.893Ashbury.com
Welcome to 893 Ashbury – an architecturally unique 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence in Ashbury Heights. First time on the market in 50 years, this home is opening its doors to a new family. Soaring cathedral ceilings, flour-de-lys themed overlook gallery, bold exposed beam ceilings, stunning woodwork, period details, and Gothic overtones are signature hallmarks of this 1908 gem.
- THE RESIDENCE An inviting red brick porch and flower garden lead to the private front entry. High 22-foot ceilings capture one’s attention upon entering. Walls of 15-foot leaded glass windows filter sunlight into the residence, accentuating the front wall. Intricate woodwork surrounds the living room with a distinctive open beam ceiling above, with an alternating flour-de-lys and diamond themed balcony. The elegant dining room, fit for large-scale entertaining, can be enclosed by double sliding doors. The now grown children who used to live at the home still reminisce about the rich ambiance of many warm holiday gatherings. Vibrant texture of the tongue and groove redwood paneling in this dining room and strength of virgin timber fir in the superior structural framing exemplify the quality of this residence. Gleaming oak hardwood floors with French double curl inlay augment the vivid display of woodwork on the main level. The home retains most of the period details, including original light fixtures believed to be hand picked by the architect himself. Adjacent to the dining room is the eat-in kitchen with pantry. It opens out to a generous deck overlooking a spacious backyard.
- The Upper Level: The top floor encompasses two sunny bedrooms and two full baths and recently refinished hardwood floors. Nestled in the hallway linen closet is a convenient laundry chute. Unseen yet holding vast expansion potential above this level is a huge attic with 10-foot high ceilings and potential bay views. A little vision can transform this space into a luxurious master suite or recreation space.
- The Lower Level: The home was enlarged with the permitted addition of two bedrooms and a full bath on the lower lever in the 1970s by the architect owner. Around the same time, he updated most of the electrical and plumbing systems. Designed with in-law quarters in mind, this level offers a separate entrance, is fully plumbed, and houses the laundry room with ample storage space. One of the bedrooms, currently used as a family room, opens out to another private deck leading out to the verdant backyard and garden. Though not authenticated, the previous owners of this residence and neighborhood friends believe that the house was designed by renowned architect Bernard Maybeck at the turn of the century. The late owner of the home – a notable architect himself – also believes the same, given that the unique motifs and eclectic elements are characteristic of Maybeck’s handiwork in its style and form.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD Ashbury Heights offers unparalleled living, dining, and entertaining experiences with its bountiful amenities. Golden Gate and Buena Vista parks are within blocks. Within a short walk to the heart of Cole Valley and the Haight, one will find a myriad of cafes, La Boulange, Ashbury Market, Eos and Zazie restaurants, organic food stores, specialty cheese shops, bakeries, and more. Against the backdrop of the many Victorian and Edwardian style homes of the neighborhood, this stately residence stands out with its one-of-a kind architecture and rich history.
Enchanting Monterey Revival in Upper Oakmore 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 2421 square feet www.2100Funston.com
Captivating views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge create an enchanting setting for this beautiful 1938 Monterey Revival in historic Upper Oakmore. A gracious layout encompasses 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room and family room with views, remodeled kitchen and baths, a courtyard patio, and spacious front and backyards.
- The Residence: Ascend a brick stairway, accented by twin birds of paradise, to a verdant front lawn and porch entry nicely set back from the street. The living room offers a wood-burning fireplace, plank hardwood floors newly refinished, built-in shelves, entry alcove and coat closet. Dazzling bay views span the horizon from grand picture windows, augmenting the tranquility of the residence.Adjoining the living room is the dining room, also with hardwood floors. An open and spacious eat-in kitchen takes center stage, freshly remodeled with new soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances. Just outside the kitchen is the courtyard patio perfect for al-fresco dining, family barbeques, or just relaxing in the sun reading books during sunny afternoons. This indoor and outdoor flow unfolds gracefully for entertaining, large or small. Completing this floor is a powder room and bedroom with walk-in closet and built-in bookshelves.The master bedroom sits a split level up and opens out to a balcony where the serenity of Golden Gate Bridge views greet the new homeowner each morning. Across is a bright bedroom with walk-in closet. Nestled in between is a spacious remodeled bath and linen closet. Nearby is a hidden door with access to a large attic providing playroom possibilities.
- Lower Level: The lower level boasts an expanded family room, a private fourth bedroom, beautifully remodeled bath and shower, laundry facilities, and ample storage area ideal for a wine room or library. Views of the San Francisco bay can also be glimpsed on this level.
- The Grounds: Beautifully landscaped grounds surround the home. With a level front lawn and a backyard, there is plenty of outdoor space for children to play. The spacious garage accommodates 2-car parking along with generous room for a workshop and storage, and provides direct interior access to the kitchen and main level. This special residence truly embraces comfort and functionality in its functionality and design.
- Neighborhood: This coveted Oakmore location offers proximity to Montclair Village, Park Blvd and Woodminster shops and cafes, Head Royce and Joaquin Miller Schools, Roberts Park and Redwood Regional Park, and a myriad of hiking trails in the beautiful hills. Commute to Hwy 13 and 580 is just minutes away. Within walking distance to the Dimond District, one can enjoy Farmer Joe’s, which offers organic and local produce, the famous La Farine Bakery, and Peet’s Coffee. Oakmore is also a Halloween mecca destination where children and adults alike converge on the walkable streets year after year! Adding to the family friendly ambiance of Oakmore are festive neighborhood activities including the popular Dimond Octoberfest , 4th of July barbeques, and group tickets to the Woodminster Summer Musicals.
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