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Grand Architectural Masterpiece offered for $3.85M in Oakland, California

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Location
Crocker Highlands, Piedmont, California
Year
1912
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Traditional
Gorgeous original wood beams invite the homeowner into this elegant yet cozy living room with beautiful views of the Bay Area.
Gorgeous original wood beams invite the homeowner into this elegant yet cozy living room with beautiful views of the Bay Area.
Stunning and dramatic, the dining room is perfect for entertaining as well as welcoming family for holiday dinners.
Stunning and dramatic, the dining room is perfect for entertaining as well as welcoming family for holiday dinners.
Exterior view of Ashmount above the surrounding fence.
Exterior view of Ashmount above the surrounding fence.
Exterior view of Ashmount from the neighborhood street. Crocker Highlands is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Oakland, with traditional homes and beautiful, established rich landscaping.
Exterior view of Ashmount from the neighborhood street. Crocker Highlands is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Oakland, with traditional homes and beautiful, established rich landscaping.
The chef's kitchen and butler's pantry are filled with light and high-end, stainless appliances.
The chef's kitchen and butler's pantry are filled with light and high-end, stainless appliances.
A beautiful spot for work or play, filled with light and original wood details and casement windows.
A beautiful spot for work or play, filled with light and original wood details and casement windows.
Gorgeous views from one of the 6 bedrooms - a perfect spot for evening sunsets and morning coffees.
Gorgeous views from one of the 6 bedrooms - a perfect spot for evening sunsets and morning coffees.
Lovely mezzanine-level sitting area, perfect for reading, waiting and/or chatting.
Lovely mezzanine-level sitting area, perfect for reading, waiting and/or chatting.
Detached carriage house with studio/guest quarters and full bath.
Detached carriage house with studio/guest quarters and full bath.
The large outdoor patio space, surrounded by mature trees, is perfect for entertaining both intimate as well as large parties.
The large outdoor patio space, surrounded by mature trees, is perfect for entertaining both intimate as well as large parties.
There are several light-filled spots within the home to relax and play in - the gorgeous arched windows are just one of many thoughtful details.
There are several light-filled spots within the home to relax and play in - the gorgeous arched windows are just one of many thoughtful details.
The dramatic living room includes a custom hammered, original copper fireplace hood.
The dramatic living room includes a custom hammered, original copper fireplace hood.
Another view of the detached carriage house with separate guest quarters adjacent to the large outdoor patio.
Another view of the detached carriage house with separate guest quarters adjacent to the large outdoor patio.
Lower level wine room for the Bay Area connoisseur.
Lower level wine room for the Bay Area connoisseur.
Exterior image of Ashmount in the evening.
Exterior image of Ashmount in the evening.
Aerial view of property at 1012 Ashmount Avenue, Oakland California
Aerial view of property at 1012 Ashmount Avenue, Oakland California

Details

Square Feet
7142
Lot Size
16,500
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
5
Partial Baths
1

Credits

Posted by
Architect
John Hudson Thomas
Photographer
Christian Klugmann

From Red Oak Realty

1012 Ashmount Avenue was designed by famed architect John Hudson Thomas for John F. Conners, who at the time, was the managing editor of the Oakland Tribune. This home has heart and soul with its stately living room accented with crisp White Dove walls, a hammered copper fireplace hood, bold clear-heart redwood beams, baseboards, and woodwork; this room is the most serene place to relax and enjoy the glow of the afternoon sun filtering through the west-facing windows. French doors lead into the formal dining room with a striking fireplace and handsome floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a Norfolk Pine tree. Also just off the living room are French doors that open into a sunny family room. The indoor-outdoor ambiance flows to an ample front balcony that stretches across the entire front of the home, offering views of charming Crocker Highlands and the western skyline with glimpses of the bay.

An impressive main staircase with a mezzanine-level seating area leads you to 3 large bedrooms, all on the same level, with fireplaces and western-facing windows with bay views. The primary en-suite has a luxurious bathroom featuring a soaking tub, oversized shower, and separate water closet. This grand room has a substantial walk-in closet and the private balcony with Bay views may be your favorite place to escape to. Almost every space is enchanting and thoughtfully designed.

A commanding front office presents beautiful shadows of light and picturesque views of the front gardens and the most exquisite ceiling detail. The cozy eat-in kitchen offers a deluxe Viking 48-inch range, walk-in pantry, and an island/breakfast bar painted with the exquisite Duck Green by Farrow and Ball, and a butler’s pantry. A wall of windows and a French door leads to a private deck and hot tub perfect for relaxing or dining al fresco.

This idyllic residence has a true sense of grandeur while still feeling intimate. This is not just a house, but a home that is truly a piece of art. 6 bedrooms, 5+ baths, approx 7,142 square feet, Au pair, carriage house with guest quarters, hot tub, Bay Views