5612 La Salle Avenue

Spectacular Views and Montclair Elegance

Whoever said that “the best views of San Francisco are from Oakland” perhaps had this magnificent estate in mind.  The home, closely adjacent to Piedmont in the western part of the lovely Montclair district, sits on a hillside with spectacular views across the Bay:  Marin County and Mt. Tamalpais to the north, and San Francisco and the Peninsula to the west and south.  A private driveway leads through a gate to the end of a secluded cul-de-sac.  Tranquility is one’s destination. 

Built in 2018, this practically new home occupies three levels, all under exceptional oak hardwoods.  The main level captures the best of the exceptional views that the home offers.  A living room, with one of the home’s three gas fireplaces, welcomes guests near the front door, with garden views.  The family room sits to the west, with oversized windows looking out to the City and the Bay, elevated ceilings, another fireplace, and access to a spacious terrace ideal for relaxing on warm summer nights.  Diners and guests may never want to leave the adjacent dining room (easily seating ten or more); the table sits under a distinctive custom chandelier, and the views are incomparable.  Serving guests is easy in the spacious kitchen, with oversized marble countertops and an island, elite appliances, custom glass-enclosed cabinetry, an adjoining butler’s pantry and wet bar, and a breakfast nook for informal dining.

The spacious principal suite sits above the main level, with a large walk-in closet, fireplace, custom cabinetry, marble counters, oversized shower, the first of two laundry facilities, double sinks, and a freestanding bathtub.  A spacious deck off the bedroom invites warm afternoon sun and offers exceptional views from the northwest to the southwest.

The three other bedrooms sit on the lower level, each under elevated ceilings with its own bathroom, ample closet space, and pastoral views.  A media room, with a 74-inch    television and adjoining bar (with Bosch dishwasher and wine refrigerator) will entertain guests, and a recreation room/home gym (which could be reconfigured as a sitting area), with oversized windows and more balcony access, links the bedrooms.  This floor has its own laundry room, with top appliances.

Morning coffee or evening relaxation is just as spectacular on the other side of the home, in the courtyard adjacent to the front door.  The dining area easily seats eight; a retractable overhead awning protects against inclement weather; the built-in barbecue and counter allow year-round grilling; and a gas firepit provides warmth in any season. 

The home is wired for sound throughout.  Some 26 solar panels, and a battery system with 9.8 kwh storage capacity, keep utility costs low.  The 65 or so piles, sunk deep into the ground, assure stability.  A sophisticated ADT security system, with alarms on every door and window and accompanying motion detectors, protects the premises.  The lot is fully fenced, keeping pets in and flower-nibbling deer out.  Parking is easy in the two-car garage, driveway, and the court at the end of the cul-de-sac.