Welcome to gracious living. From 4225 Howe Street’s fabulous Oakland location and 1907 period details to its lush gardens and light-filled spaces, this architectural gem has it all. Even a spectacular backyard all-season teahouse with clerestory windows and removable shoji screen panels. Perfect for candlelit dinner parties and Champagne brunches, or even for morning meditation and yoga. The possibilities are boundless.

Everything about this house is laid out for entertaining. Whether it’s the spacious living and dining rooms or the open, airy chef’s kitchen, an addition the owners spent six months painstakingly designing and building, so their entire family could cook together. Take advantage of the gleaming stainless-steel appliances, plentiful counter space and a large center island for preparing those big holiday meals or family dinners. But the best part may just be the vaulted ceilings, skylight and the flow from the kitchen through the big glass doors to the manicured grounds and that amazing teahouse. Indoor-outdoor living at its finest.

For those quite fall nights, maybe curl up in front of the living room fireplace with a good book, or have a bowl of soup in the dining room with the second fireplace blazing. Yes, there are two fireplaces. In the summertime, watch the world go by with a tall glass of lemonade on the inviting front porch. Or perhaps hold a barbecue with friends and neighbors on the back deck.

All three bedrooms are conveniently located on the second floor. Imagine waking up in the primary bedroom with the morning light streaming through an original arched window, one of the special architectural features of the house. And don't worry about storage. This bedroom has three closets. The other two bedrooms are equally sunny with plenty of space for all your clothes. There’s even extra storage space in the attic for seasonal items and holiday decorations. Completing the second level is an updated bathroom with Carrara marble vanity top, subway tile, walk-in shower, separate soaking tub and a wall of linen cabinets that seamlessly blends with the period details of the home while offering modern convenience and luxury.

The beauty of this three-bedroom, two-bath property is that when you’re home, it’s as if you’re a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city in your own private, leafy sanctuary. But outside your front door, only a few blocks away, is a trove of shopping, fine dining, public transportation, and easy access to freeways. It’s just a stone's throw to Piedmont Avenue, foodie central, and a quick jaunt to all the quaint boutiques of Rockridge, while still maintaining that close-knit neighborhood vibe with tree-lined streets and stately homes.

The owners’ love for this house can be felt in every corner, where they’ve meticulously preserved the old growth Douglas fir floors, the vintage light fixtures and the show-stopping stained-glass window over the graceful staircase. Oh, that stained-glass window will take your breath away. At night, it illuminates the second-floor landing like a shining star.

Over recent years, the owners installed a number of upgrades, including ipe wood decking and a drought-tolerant garden like something straight out of the pages of "Sunset" magazine. The high ceilings are grand and the mill work elegant, adding more than a touch of old-world charm. All that's left to do is plan the housewarming party.