2244 Lakeview Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577

2244 Lakeview Drive is a ranch style home built in 1961 and has been occupied by one owner. The grounds are landscaped in the Japanese garden style with numerous sculpted pines, Japanese maples and boarders of stones dotted with lanterns. The mailbox even has the Japanese influence. Stepping through the front door you will enter a foyer with slate floors. To the left is a large formal living room with wide planked hardwood flooring, a wood burning fireplace and custom recessed lighting that highlights seating areas and the walls for art. The dining area is spacious enough to accommodate a seating for eight plus guests. Moving to the bright open kitchen you will find white tile counters, solid wood cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, and a breakfast area with views out to the surrounding hills. In the adjacent family room, there is a gas burning brick fireplace, a cocktail bar with sink and a sliding glass door that leads to the covered patio and deck that overlook the rear yard, hills and peek-a-boo views of Lake Chabot. Moving toward the central hallway and bedrooms you will find a laundry room with an exterior access. The main bath has original tile and fixtures. A large guest room has a cedar lined closet, hardwood flooring and a decorative Japanese floral mural. There is a second bedroom has been used as an office with built-in bookshelves and hardwood flooring. Entering the primary bedroom suite there is a vintage bath with separate stall shower, two cedar lined closet, walls covered with silk wallpaper, hardwood flooring, and space for a king-sized bed. The access to the rear garden and patio is through a wide sliding door. The large garage has ample storage and access to the attic. The heating and cooling are central forced air. There is a home security system with an extensive network of cameras.

This special place of Zen, tranquility and reflection awaits a new owner.

The Bay-O-Vista neighborhood was developed in the 1960’s but some homes were built as far back as the 1940s. It is unique among San Leandro neighborhoods because of its hilly topography and panoramic views. The neighborhood is characterized by single-story ranch style homes on relatively large lots. The density average is about three homes per acre. Recent zoning changes discourage tall and bulky homes and require additions to existing homes in Bay-o-Vista to minimize the disruption of views and maintain the overall low profile of housing in the area. Amenities in the area are the Lake Chabot Park and the Bay-o-Vista Swim and Tennis Club located on Astor Drive.