Complete Renovation! Nestled in the hills of Oakland on quite street with expansive Bay Views awaits you--aquiet urban retreat- a real-- staycation! Owner has lived in this neighborhood for 12+ years very happily and has recently moved, combined households to be closer to family and place of work. A considerable ground up makeover has been under taken and the new owners will be ready to dig in and make this lovely homestead their very own, this is a fabulous well located property near Oakland Airport, Downtown Oakland and SanFrancisco (a very forgiving commute to all! This home has tremendous positive energy, and has had tremendous investment into making it a updated home to bring joy to the new owners no doubt.

EASE of COMMUTE

The home has easy access to

• 580 and
• 880 and
• 24 highways,
• bus and BART nearby.

NEIGHBORHOOD(s)

• Home is located in King Estates very near Laurel District, Mills College and Montclair is a hop skip and jump away.
• Close to all Leona and Oakland Hills Hiking trails, Zoo and Chabot Observatory, Redwood community pool and King Estate Open Area (for wonderful dog walking! A jog or stroll with children) The skyline is breath taking from the home and surrounding areas->City and Bay Views galore (King Estate open Area is just a 5 minute walk!)
• Turkey Vultures, an ocassional deer, and humming birds abound-this a nature lovers dream!

THE HOUSE

This home is on public record as a 2 bedroom one bath but is actually a 3 bedroom2 bath 1680 square feet total;

• All bedrooms have views of gardens and two have views to Bay as well, one bedroom considered the master has a completely refinished tiles bath, and large closets
• Full dining room with bright sunny windows looking to gardens
• Beautiful office area, or could be media room with full cedar closet, ceiling fans and direct bay views
• Hand tiled galley kitchen with butcher block, and Retro appliances (to die for Wedgewood gas stove in great vintage shape!
• New eco carpeting in bedrooms and large bonus room and office by Mohawk
• Home is bright and sunny throughout freshly painted from top to bottom in warm neutral colors that harmonize with natural color mediums of tile and Pergo nicely
• Full laundry area with newer appliances
• Large bonus room fully renovated with two tasteful closets, room could make excellent hobby area, guest bedroom, or dressing area or extra home office
• New front door which leads to a lovely and sunny patio area (great for breakfasts or a nice evening outdoor meal!)
• New French drains, home bolted in 1998 and patio poured, electrical updated in 2000, cement water wick aways poured in 2010and the home was seismically improved throughout a must do for a modern day home on the Oakland Hills!
• Newer plumbing in kitchen and downstairs laundry
• Terrazzo tiles and Pergo flooring in main room, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fan, and lovely wood burning stove for those chilly nights (it heats the entire upstairs!)
• Lots of EXTRA STORAGE!
• New rear roof installed in 2005
• New Trex deck installed in 2006
• New dual pain windows throughout home to keep warm and cozy installed 2011
• Private drive shared with 4 neighbors gives home a secluded feeling under the friendly and watchful eyes of kind neighbors,
• Offset permieable private parking area for two cars and scooters or bicycles which makes a contiguous conection between back door and Jacuzzi deck to rear yard--very sweet and endearing area
• Move in ready with positive and fun neighbors all around the neighborhood.

Please send email with questions-or to set up a date for a private viewing.

YARDS

• 8, 600 square feet of organic yards with 2 feet of soil amendment and landscape fabric t and wood chips to reduce work load,
• extra lot with new pathways and views galore; almost every month of year you will find fresh fruit on one of the trees;pear, orange, plum, loquat, lemons, granny smith apples, persimmon, pepper tree, almonds, and grapefruit,
• Many euphorbia's, cactus and herbs like rosemary, nasturtium, and rosemary.
• Mature and various pine trees.
• Out door Hot tub is a piece of heaven after a hard day at work overlooking trees and city lightsElectrical done in 2008
• Both front and back yards are very private and secluded, flowers are all drought tolerant for summer weather, mature roses and hedges abound.

INCENTIVES

• Owner willing to pay closing costs on reasonable offer

February 2012 7945 Sunkist Drive will be placed on the MLS and OPEN HOUSES will be hosted A 2.3% commission will be paid to real estate professionals that bring buyers,all reasonable offers will be considered.

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