This custom beauty at 6477 Melville Drive in Oakland’s prized Piedmont Pines neighborhood is your once-in-a-lifetime dream home filled with rich architectural details, exquisite materials, and sumptuous space. Here in the gently rolling hills – and only a block or so from Redwood Regional Park trails – premier builder John Allen designed this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Mediterranean estate for his own family, which explains the high level of craftsmanship.

Set back on Melville Drive, you might only notice the tiled roofline and minimalist street-level garage. Stairs lead down to the home’s arched entry, where your guests will walk into an elegant foyer with ebony marble inlay floors and warm floor-to-ceiling wood paneling. On this main level, sunlight flows through arched windows and accentuates rich wood detailing in the crown molding, built-ins, and doorways. The living room features a spectacular boxed beam ceiling and a double-sided fireplace framed in marble. On the fireplace’s other side is an entertainer’s dining room with mahogany-hued wainscotting and French doors that open to a tiled patio with an arched trellis overhead.

Designer details carry into the chef’s kitchen with quartz counters, high-end stainless-steel appliances, and bay window eating area. Need fresh ingredients for your recipe? Your garden grows rosemary, citrus, apples, and more.

Walk down a flight of stairs in this tri-level home to your magnificent primary bedroom suite, better described as a luxury lounge! A double-sided fireplace divides the suite in half. On one side, the bedroom has rich wood paneling, built-in drawers, and a flat screen TV over the fireplace. On the other side, an airy sitting room features built-in shelving and a wet bar. This suite also has a private staircase to the lower garden.

Two more bedrooms, a bathroom and laundry area are located on the lowest level.

Outside, the peaceful backyard is surrounded by greenery and features an expansive patio, perfect for epic BBQs, brunches, or sunset dinners. Also, don’t miss the gorgeous glass-paneled solarium on the top/street level with peekaboo views across the Bay. The flexible space suits a studio, office, gym, lounge… many possibilities!

This is a unique, must-see property. The photos are impressive, but in real life it is breathtaking! On your way here, notice that Melville Drive is moments from extensive hiking and mountain biking trails. Don’t be surprised if a few equestrians trot by. And Montclair Village, with its delicious food and boutique shops, is only 2 miles away.