SKY House
Oakland, California

"SKY House" is a unique property perched amidst the Redwood trees in the East Bay Hills. Built in 1960, the architecture is world-class mid-century modern, with a Japanese influence. The house is cantilevered from the hillside on steel beams creating a sense that it is floating "above it all" amongst the tree-tops. The walls of floor-to-ceiling glass include sliding doors which open onto an enormous entertainment deck, offering unimpeded panoramic views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. This vista is arguably one of the best in the San Francisco Bay area. The feng shui of the main living room is unsurpassable: deck and views on the northern side; waterfall, stream and pond on the southern side; huge architectural steel fireplace on cantilevered integrated color concrete base centered on the adjoining wall. The effect created is one that merges air, water and fire, allowing for a serene, restful ambience perfect for a vacation. There are 2 gorgeous designer King Size beds, and a Queen; 2 bathrooms. Huge open-plan multi-purpose lower floor provides the second Master Suite. The property is secluded, 5 minutes from Montclair Village, 20 minutes to San Francisco, and 2 minutes to fabulous hiking trails.