842 Mandana Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610

Available for 6 months, starting February 1, 2017 [with some flexibility on moving dates]. Large and gorgeous furnished home in the lovely Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland, with 5 bedrooms plus detached office and 3 full bathrooms (2700+ sq feet). Rent is $5800 + utilities. An extensive gallery of pictures is available at http www.842mandana.com. Built in 1918, this elegant home just went through an extensive renovation in 2015-2016 that added modern design features while taking great care to preserve its original craftsman character, including the rare oak ?matchstick? flooring throughout. On the main floor, the living room features abundant natural light, a large sectional sofa in front of the flat-screen TV and wood burning fireplace, and French doors that lead out to the backyard. A spectacular open kitchen and dining area features more abundant natural light, a large center island with stools, concrete counter tops, all new Bosch appliances, Blue Star professional range top, and plenty of storage. Completing this floor is a laundry room with Miele washer/dryer and utility sink, a guest room with queen bed and full en suite bath, and a small ?Music Room? with piano. Upstairs, the newly designed master suite features an expansive and elegant combination bathroom-dressing room with limestone floors, walk-in rain-head shower and separate room for the WC. The master bedroom has a king bed, flat screen TV, custom floating shelves, and views onto the backyard. There are three additional bedrooms upstairs, all generously sized with plenty of windows and closet space. The additional upstairs bathroom is brand new, with wall-mounted toilet and a shower-over-tub with hand-held fixture. Rounding out the upstairs is a small sunroom with a large, cozy window seat overlooking the garden, great for reading and lounging. The terraced backyard is accessed directly off the main floor via two sets of French doors, and features an expansive bluestone patio entertainment/lounge space with hot tub, a cushioned day bed with jasmine canopy, and a gas grill. A lit, curved staircase leads to a small lawn and beautifully landscaped garden space topped by an innovative tree house with views of Downtown Oakland and the Tribune Building. The spacious, detached home office is accessed from its own small deck off the upper backyard, providing a comfortable and private work/meeting space. The house features a convenient 1-car garage with interior access to the main floor, as well as ample street parking. There is recessed LED lighting and Wi-Fi throughout, along with a Sonos digital music system. Solar panels on the roof make short work of the electric bill. The services of our gardener are included in the rent (we can also recommend an excellent house cleaner). Some flexibility on moving dates. We are happy to discuss these details with parties who show serious interest.