A Bridge-to-Bridge View in Montclair

A Bridge-to-Bridge View in Montclair

PHOTO BY ROB JORDAN

Stunning views from the living room are just one of the highlights of this amazing home.


A thoroughly modern lair going for $1.6 million appeals with its natural setting, killer views, and a rock-’n’-roll ethos.

Mick Jagger said it best: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, well, you might find, you get what you need.” When a couple in San Francisco kept getting outbid on homes in The City, they turned their search to the East Bay and said, “Gimme Shelter.”

The thoroughly modern home at 6589 Oakwood Drive in Oakland with bridge-to-bridge views—and an unmistakable rock ’n’ roll ethos—was everything they wanted, with room to spare. Dark bamboo flooring, hypermodern finishes, and an expanse of windows featuring their beloved City by the Bay (and Oakland, too), they knew they had found a home.

Nestled into the canyons along the winding roads of upper Montclair, the three-story, 3,300-square-foot home’s street-level façade belies its size. An entry-level landing houses one of the home’s four bedrooms: a spacious master suite perfect for an au pair, a guest room, home office, or a private music studio.

Continue the descent to the mid-level floor via a dramatic glass-walled staircase where west-facing windows flood the room with light featuring—you guessed it—killer views of Oakland and San Francisco. The second level’s inviting open floor plan is the hub of the home, designed for relaxing and entertaining with optimal flow between the living room, dining room, and a chef-worthy kitchen.

The home is designed to take full advantage of the vistas and an abundance of light, and the living room opens to an expansive deck flanked by coastal forests, perfectly integrating the sun-drenched interior with the outdoors.

“The home is surrounded by trees, creating a very private and secluded environment in a natural setting,” said listing agent Wendy Watkins of Zephyr Real Estate. “When you’re on the deck, it’s you and the view.”

Beneath tall ceilings and smooth, textureless walls, the living room has a gas fireplace that provides a secondary focal point since it’s hard to compete with two city skylines and a gorgeous new bridge. Statement-making accents and wall colors balance the scale of the open floor plan with line-of-sight views into the kitchen and formal dining room.

Equipped with gourmet, stainless steel, and state-of-the art appliances, the kitchen has a unique angled wall that is accented with a subway tile backsplash above a six-burner range. Surrounded by dark glass-fronted cabinetry topped with white Caesarstone quartz counters, the kitchen is functional, yet sophisticated, lending it a contemporary but timeless appeal.

Breaking with convention, bookshelves line the formal dining room walls, where an extensive library finds an unlikely home. The color-coordinated tomes give the space a bit of intellectual gravitas—and pops of color—in an otherwise monochromatic scheme.

The ground floor houses the home’s personal living quarters, which includes another master bedroom with en suite bathroom featuring a luxurious, deep-soaking tub. Other amenities on the ground floor include two additional bedrooms—one converted to an in-home gym, the other, a baby nursery—all with magnificent bay and canyon views, and a laundry room.

The owners worked with interior designer Lindsay Pincus to turn an “empty box” into a statement-making home. A dramatically appointed media room painted black and furnished with faux croc sofas showcases the current owners’ love of iconic British bands in a decidedly masculine aesthetic.

“The inspiration for this room was a luxury hotel lounge combined with the edgy, rock-inspired retail style of John Varvatos,” says Pincus. “Think Hard Rock Hotel.”

 

The Particulars

6589 Oakwood Drive
Price: $1.6 million
Broker: Wendy Watkins, Zephyr Real Estate
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Square Feet: 3,331