6044 Harbord Dr

This elegant mid-century home, tucked in a quiet neighborhood on the Piedmont side of Montclair, comes on the market for the first time in over 50 years.  New tile, carpet, paint, and refinished hardwoods give the home’s classic lines a contemporary and elegant feel.  Outdoor living and entertainment are easy, both in the back yard (surrounded by Japanese maple, junipers and golden rhododendron) and on the sunny wood deck to the front and side.  Both entertainment areas offer San Francisco Bay views.  The principal living floor includes three bedrooms in one wing.  The spacious principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom (with separate bathtub/Jacuzzi and shower) and ample closet space, and skylights admit cheery morning sun from the east.  The other wing of the floor includes the large and well-appointed kitchen, featuring Sub-Zero and Dacor appliances and attractive recessed lighting.  The dining room lies adjacent, surveying the elegant living room below.  That room lies under a high wood-beamed ceiling and offers a large, wood-burning fireplace to ward off any winter chill.  A fourth bedroom and bathroom sit below, adjacent to the laundry room; that bedroom also could be configured as an office or au pair quarters (with a separate entrance from outside).  The home, though secluded on a quiet street, is just minutes from Piedmont, Montclair, Rockridge and BART.  Easy access to the 13 (Warren) freeway permits speedy connection to the Bay Area freeway network.  The home offers pastoral tranquility and yet close proximity to East Bay amenities.