3465 Brunell Dr

3465 Brunell An exceptional view. An unexpectedly easy way of living. Sweeping Bay views, level-in access, and three spacious bedrooms on the main floor. A unicorn combination that makes 3465 Brunell as practical as it is impressive. This distinctive mid-century home pairs beautiful architecture with a floor plan that simplifies everyday life. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Bay, while vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, striking fireplace surrounds, and natural materials celebrate its architectural roots. An open floor plan connects the breakfast nook, kitchen, dining room, living room, and main entry. Direct access from the two-car garage makes bringing home groceries refreshingly simple. Tucked away from the gathering spaces, the bedroom wing offers privacy. The main-level primary suite features two generous closets, Bay views, and a beautifully renovated bath that makes extra time in the morning feel well spent. Of the home's other two full bathrooms, one remains in stunning original condition, while the other has been renovated with natural textures and understated finishes. A lovely balance of mid-century character and spa-like serenity. Downstairs, the family room is extraordinary in scale. Soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a wall of windows overlooking the trees give the space an airy presence. There's room for all the cousins on movie night, a bridge game in one corner, and a generous home office. The layout also lends itself to multigenerational living: a retreat for grandparents, accommodations for an au pair, or a young adult enjoying independence while saving for the full launch. Behind the home, usable yard woven with possibility. Sketch terraces into the hillside or plant gardens that spill with color, or wander upward and let the afternoon light find you. Set just off Highway 13 in the heart of Oakland, this location makes getting around the East Bay, into San Francisco, or down the Peninsula easy. Nearby East Bay Regional Parks and Joaquin Miller Dog Park are neighborhood gathering spots, where you’ll know your neighbors’ names and their four-legged companions’ too. Just down the hill, enjoy a raspberry-pistachio croissant from La Cajou, a burger from Patty ‘N Buns, or that elusive find from Montclair Hardware. 3465 Brunell brings together the things that make a house wonderful to look at and a joy to live in. The view may be what first catches your attention. Everything else makes it a forever home.