8210 Skyline Blvd , Oakland, CA 94611

Designed by architect Peter Liang of Blue Truck Architects & completed in 2009. Striking custom home conceived for multi-gen living & harmony w/ its natural surroundings. Set in desirable Monclair Hills at the edge of Redwood Regional Park, the architecture responds to sun, slope & setting. A central courtyard connects 2 structures—a 3+BD main house w/ loft & a 2-story family room/primary suite—anchored by shared kitchen, dining & living spaces. Outdoor living unfolds across multiple retreats, including a rooftop lawn w/ seating & garden areas, an inner courtyard w/ built-in BBQ, & a front deck ideal for sunset views. Walls of glass frame treetop vistas w/ glimpses of Mt. Diablo & the Bay, creating a serene, treehouse-like retreat. The open kitchen, dining & living area flows outdoors via French doors & expansive windows. Kitchen features wood-front cabinetry, hidden storage wall, stainless counters w/ integrated sink, gas cooktop & integrated appliances. One wing offers 2BDs plus a den w/ powder room, closets & office w/ loft opening to the green roof. Opposite, a glass-lined family room leads to a floating stair & the primary suite w/ 2-story ceilings, tiled bath, loft & roof access. PLUS incredible / edible garden.