Significant & grand, this sophisticated 1916 home has been meticulously transformed over the past 24 years by the current owners, renowned Bay Area designers. Executed to perfection, the result is simultaneously traditional and modern. Set on over 1/3 acre in the center of Piedmont with panoramic Bay & City views, this masterpiece offers curated elegance of every amenity you would expect in a luxury property: expansive Zen-like owner’s suite, theater room, au pair suite, climate controlled wine room, and recently updated showcase eat-in kitchen/family room. The timeless designer finishes perfectly blend the home's exquisite indoors with the extraordinary resort-like grounds. Graced with sunshine and privacy, the exterior living spaces include sweeping Ipe wood decks & stone terraces, level lawn, outdoor dining area, saltwater pool, and fountains... A True family Oasis only steps from Piedmont Park and schools

MAIN LEVEL

 Impressive formal Foyer with restored Gumwood Panels, original panel doors, and grand stairwell. Dramatic expansive living room with layered moldings, poured concrete fireplace and French doors with transom that open to wisteria covered pergola and beyond. Charming formal powder room with pitched ceiling and hand applique bronze leaf finish. Oak walled formal dining room with elaborate millwork, handmade tiled fireplace and hidden cabinetry. Spacious light filled office with its own entrance offers great flexibility. The Butler’s walk-in pantry is well-equipped with open cabinetry, beverage fridge and a secondary sink. Perfect prep space for caterers. The heart of the home is the recently updated “Chef’s eat-in kitchen” featuring commercial grade appliances, Macauba natural stone counters, oversized island, and an array of thoughtful modern comforts. A command station with custom cabinetry and coordinating stone counters creates one of the most sought-after seats in the home. A bank of beautiful French doors creates seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the Ipe wood deck, built-in barbeque, dining area, pool and beyond.

UPPER LEVEL

Magnificent arched picture window anchors the stairwell and overlooks the rear grounds offering and everchanging canvas of color & scenery. The built-in window seat creates a wonderful vantage point and clever storage. The Zen Like primary suite designed by Nestor Mathews, spans over a 1000 sq.ft. and executes the best of form and function. A Honduran mahogany paneled cabinet centers the sleeping space & orients the views toward the Bay. An expansive Ipe deck offers amazing views and peaceful tranquility to soak up the sun. Separate yet within, the southern space in the suite offers the ideal spot to unwind. The final and perhaps best feature of the suite is the huge limestone, dual Comblanchien Clair limestone 255 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, PIEDMONT 255mountain.com bathroom that flows to a massive walk-in glass tiled shower. Adorned with Dornbracht fixtures throughout and heated floors. An elegantly appointed dressing room with custom mahogany island dresser, custom outfitted closets and wrap around window seats creates a beautiful spot to take in the view of the gardens. A charming middle bedroom features coved ceilings, built-in closets and jaw dropping Bay views. Featured in design publications, the spacious children’s bath with skylight is a modern interpretation of a bungalow bath experience with clean lines and traditional color ways. The dual sinks with Dornbracht fixtures are built into a customized integral color blue concrete top creating modern and traditional design elements. The roof level bedroom reminds us this home was originally built for a ship’s captain and gives panoramic Bay views. A roof deck from this space overlooks the rear resort like gardens. A dramatic fireplace anchors the 4th bedroom which currently doubles as movie room with an electric 110” screen which descends from the ceiling. Wired for 5.1 surround sound, this screening room is an experience to behold. A spacious adjoining sunroom overlooks the pool and is currently used as an exercise studio.

LOWER LEVEL

The lower level “au pair” with its own level-in entrance, ensuite bedroom and full kitchen offers amazing versatility including a secondary catering kitchen or sought after living space for today’s generational living needs. Beautiful glass enclosed climate controlled wine – tasting room offers capacity for just over 650 bottles. A stained concrete walkway offers abundant storage and a surprise interior path to the attached oversized tiled garage, equipped with electrical vehicle charging station.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

 Radiant Heat Dimmable Recessed Lighting & Chic Designer Fixtures EXTERIOR The home has two driveways, one on each side of the home. The north driveway is attached to the garage which has electric charging panel for EV’s and direct access into the home. The south driveway has its own parking pad and has convenient access to the kitchen and au pair suite. The home’s main spaces open to its magnificent ‘Bali Inspired” grounds. Developed in two phases, most recently by Lazar Landscaping, the serene solar-heated saltwater pool, wisteria covered pergola and Blue Stone Terraces are framed by numerous fruit trees, drought tolerant grasses and succulents which grace the extraordinary 16,100 sq. ft. parcel. Guests frequently notice the whimsical fountain of three handmade frogs as well as the centerpiece of the garden: a giant blue agave.