2008 Bywood Dr

•  Large living room with vaulted ceiling•  Formal Dining Room•  Updated modern craftsman kitchen with Wolf stove•  Heath tile with maple cabinets and soapstone counters in Kitchen•  Wood floors and fireplace in living room•  Private terraced garden in verdant setting•  Easy access to deck and patio•  Built in display shelves•  Upstairs bedroom with bay view•  Spacious second bedroom•  Vintage bathroom with tile detail•  Interior access from 2 car garage•  Ground floor bedroom and office This 3 bed 2.5 bath 1930s home enjoys a wonderful tranquil position on one of the most desirable streets in Upper Oakmore. A distinctive feature of many of the finer homes in this neighborhood is their thoughtful siting. This home enjoys a commanding street presence, positioned with a backdrop of mature trees to take advantage of the contours of the land and the breathtaking Bay views. The living room with vaulted ceiling and decorative wrought iron detailing is flooded with light from multiple windows. Look out onto the City of Oakland spreading fanlike below and to the west the panorama of San Francisco Bay! The updated kitchen combines modern craftsmanship with distinctive artistic touches. Quality finishes include Heath tile with maple cabinets and soapstone counters.A cleverly designed breakfast area opens onto the deck and shaded patio garden; perfect for outdoor dining. The garden is gently terraced with areas suitable for sun and shade loving plants. So many buyers dream of a family room directly off the kitchen! This one is light and airy and framed by wrap around windows looking out onto mature trees and Bay view. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom has stunning bay views and two closets.The vintage bathroom features original tile detail. Downstairs is a large third bedroom with original brick fireplace detail and French doors. A separate front entry allows for flexibility and provides direct access to an additional office and second full bath.The garage boasts more than the usual amount of storage space and offers direct access to the office and laundry area. Modern craftsmanship and original detailing combine in this classic beauty! A lovely warm home with beautiful light and attractive outlooks from all the rooms, the location feels exceptionally private with little intrusion from the neighboring homes. Located in the Upper Oakmore, you are just minutes from both Montclair Village and the Glenview shopping districts, and are close to highly rated schools and commute access. The neighborhood community is an active one with listserve and a legendary turnout for Halloween!