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Perched high above Oakland, this expanded midcentury soaks up jaw-dropping views—even from the bathroom.
Perched high above Oakland, this expanded midcentury soaks up jaw-dropping views—even from the bathroom.
The home is connected to a series of five unique outdoor spaces, hence its name: Five Yard House. Each yard takes a different approach to the landscape. The front lawn that faces the street is very orderly and manicured, and it maintains the appearance of the traditional neighborhood. “At one point, we debated a contemporary design for the steps leading up to the front porch—just to hint at the changes happening beyond,” says architect Miguel Rivera. “In the end, however, we decided it was best to adhere strictly to the historic nature of the district.”
The home is connected to a series of five unique outdoor spaces, hence its name: Five Yard House. Each yard takes a different approach to the landscape. The front lawn that faces the street is very orderly and manicured, and it maintains the appearance of the traditional neighborhood. “At one point, we debated a contemporary design for the steps leading up to the front porch—just to hint at the changes happening beyond,” says architect Miguel Rivera. “In the end, however, we decided it was best to adhere strictly to the historic nature of the district.”
Another view of the backyard showcasing the home's pristine entertaining spaces.
Another view of the backyard showcasing the home's pristine entertaining spaces.
Just beyond the fire pit is a turnkey guest house, complete with a kitchenette, bedroom, and bath.
Just beyond the fire pit is a turnkey guest house, complete with a kitchenette, bedroom, and bath.
An elongated, marble waterfall island anchors the open kitchen, which is located just steps away from the primary living spaces.
An elongated, marble waterfall island anchors the open kitchen, which is located just steps away from the primary living spaces.
Upon arrival, a darling free-standing library extends a warm, communal welcome, while native vegetation spans across the front lawn to help the modern home blend in with its lush surrounding neighborhood of Oak Knoll.
Upon arrival, a darling free-standing library extends a warm, communal welcome, while native vegetation spans across the front lawn to help the modern home blend in with its lush surrounding neighborhood of Oak Knoll.