81 Colgett Dr, Oakland, CA 94619

Some homes have a view. This one lives in it. Set high in Oakland’s Crestmont neighborhood, 81 Colgett Drive is a light-filled mid-century home overlooking the Bay. San Francisco, the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate stretch across the horizon, shifting from morning light to golden sunsets and city lights after dark. Inside, expansive windows bring the landscape into the home, while wood floors, warm wood details and two fireplaces give the spaces their mid-century character. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms include a primary suite, while a separate family room gives you another place to gather, unwind or get away. The kitchen retains its original character, with warm wood cabinetry and a breakfast area that might just become your favorite seat in the house. Then there’s everyday life at 81 Colgett. Coffee as the Bay wakes up. Doors open to the deck on a warm afternoon. Dinner outside with friends as the sun drops behind San Francisco. A fire going as the city lights come on below. The...