5821 Pinewood Rd, Oakland, CA 94611

A 1940’s Ranch style house has been reborn – the new floorplan accentuates the amazing back yard and has brought the kitchen, bathrooms, and the rest of the living environment into the current decade. The formal living room is spacious and welcoming. The big windows bring in the light and in evening the fireplace becomes the focal point. The Kitchen/Dining Great Room has room for a big family sized table for casual dining or a more formal affair; it is surrounded by windows and that makes for a special space. The kitchen is amazing and includes custom cabinetry, concrete countertops, and stainless steel appliances. In this kitchen both novice and pro chefs will feel like cooking all the time. The spacious laundry/mud room is just off the kitchen – no drudgery in doing the wash in this house. And still there is another Great Room – the Family Room we all want! It has plenty of space for casual living and it opens to the wonderful backyard. The backyard meadow is surrounded by trees and has a nice sunny patio. A brand new hall bathroom with shower finishes the ground floor. Upstairs you will find a stairway and hallway teeming with light from the skylight above. Next you will experience the master bedroom retreat. First you will be excited by the amount of space, vaulted ceilings, and the quiet. Next you will notice the fireplace (how cool is this?), huge walk-in closet (finally enough space for all the clothes), and a sumptuous master bathroom. The next bedroom is very spacious and has a big closet and nice view of the backyard. The third bedroom is a really neat space that has a “Fairy Tale” feel to it. The vaulted ceiling and dormers make it a fun bedroom for the little ones. There is an interior accessible garage all set for a car, bikes, and other toys. Most of the systems are new or upgraded. No hassle or fix up needed here, the sewer has been redone to pass the city testing and there is a clear pest report – finally an affordable Montclair home in “move-in” condition. Neighborhood Description Montclair Montclair is such an escape from the regular world, with its rustic village setting up in the woods above Highway 13, that you might think you are living in the Sierras or near the banks of Lake Tahoe. But, you are only minutes from the urban excitement of Oakland and San Francisco. What is now Montclair was once a logging community. In fact, Thornill Road, the neighborhood’s main street taking you up to the hilltops, was once a major logging channel. Because of its mountainous feel, Montclair is reminiscent of an old European village out of a fairy tale. Just look at the firehouse, designed by Julia Morgan to look like a storybook house, with faux snow on its rooftop. This “Hansel and Gretel” style of home can be found throughout the district, along with more modern and eclectic architecture. Montclair is centered around the Montclair shopping district, which sits mostly along Mountain Boulevard just above Highway 13. There are many mom-and-pop stores and services here, like Montclair Village Hardware (since 1948), Raimondi’s Paint (since 1954). Ken Betts auto repair (circa 1970s) and Le Bonbon Chocolates (since 1977). Plus the restaurants in Montclair will take you around the world, from the US (Crogan’s) to Mexico (El Agavero) to India (Flavors) to Japan (Toshi Sushi) and the best of Europe (Montclair Bistro). Given the neighborhood’s strong sense of community, it is no surprise that there are many events to enjoy. There is a farmer’s market each Sunday and arts festivals throughout the year. The big event is the annual Montclair Wine and Jazz Festival each September. There are also many parks to enjoy and the nearby Chabot Space and Science Center, a local observatory and science education center for over 125 years!