5700 Balmoral Dr #2, Oakland, CA 94619

STILL AVAILABLE - NO DOGS I've had a lot of interest but owner will not allow another dog on the property. Unique opportunity to live in the Oakland hills INSIDE Reinhardt Redwood preserve on beautifully maintained and gated 5+ acre estate in your own private wing with private entrance of 2 bedroom house for $1,795/month. Available now. Your private wing is available either furnished or unfurnished and includes: -private bedroom -private bathroom with tub/shower combo -private living room with your own large fridge -private entry to your private living room with parking immediately outside the door -option to close connecting door to your wing of the home In addition to your wing: -shared (with me) living room with kitchen and brick wood burning hearth, dining area, TV with roku and streaming services -shared (with me) backyard with outdoor dining area, recliners, four point hammock, barbeque, garden statues, flowering bushes, and incredible view over the preserve to Mount Diablo with not a single manmade structure in sight (except the tower on Mt Diablo) -space to create your own garden Also yours to enjoy on the property: -large swimming pool that's heated during warm parts of the year (currently not heated but great cold plunge) -hot tub with uplighting on the towering oaks surrounding -pool house with speaker system, bathroom, brick hearth, fridge and kitchen -private access to untrailed area of Reinhardt Redwood Preserve (with lots of mushrooms to forage) -beautiful grounds maintained by regular groundskeeper including central grassy area under an epic evergreen tree -open meadow outside the entry gate -this property is SPACIOUS with only 1 visible neighbor out of ear shot and obscured by trees -20 min to OAK airport -11 min to Rockridge BART -2 min to closest grocery -there are horse stables and paddock on the property- currently empty The owner requests that you: -are only 1 person, no couples -have good credit (owner will run your credit and background check) -work away from home -don't smoke -are not a partier -do not have pets This property is not for you if: -you prefer your home to be modern - this is an old cottage with quirks including old farmhouse-style latches on some of the doors, single pane windows without screens, and older dishwasher and stove -you don't like dogs - my lovable, highly trained Shepsky Sunny will share the common areas with us and probably ask you for affection. You have the option to prohibit him from your wing by closing the connecting door or leave the door open and enjoy the cuddles. BONUS if you are an aerialist- I have an aerial rig overlooking the preserve with uplights at night in our private yard shared by only you and me. Additional $355/month includes: -all utilities- gas, electric, water, trash -internet -unlimited firewood -access to all of the above -parking for 1 car, with additional spaces for visitors -washer/dryer in your wing of the home that I will also use but we can agree upon times that I'll access Security deposit: $500 Storage: -Your wing has 3 of its own doored closets in addition to cabinetry. -There is one covered carport with minimal space for storage. It's not enclosed or weather proof. I currently have cleaners every 2 weeks for $130/visit that clean the entire home. You are welcome to split this with me to have your wing cleaned or just pay a smaller portion to cover the shared kitchen/living room. FYI I require that the cleaners use only hormone friendly cleaning products that I provide for the common spaces and my spaces but if you have other products you want to be used in your spaces that's fine. If this is you, respond with your phone number and a few times that work for you to hop on a call so we can answer questions and set up a viewing. -no smoking -no pets -good credit & income -1 person only, no couples