$3,450,000
21 Selborne Drive
Piedmont, CA 94611
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,987
Sq. Ft.
1937
Year Built
Alameda
County
SingleFamilyResidence
Property Type
About this home
A cherished Upper Piedmont estate with exceptional views & gardens. A gracious 3-story residence in Upper Piedmont offering 4,987sf of refined living space. Set on a beautifully established .22-acre lot, this 5BD, 3.5BA home features a 2-car garage, exceptional outlooks, and extraordinary grounds anchored by a striking Japanese maple, rare specimen plants, and a thriving fruit orchard. Cherished across generations, this special property offers a seamless blend of grand scale, architectural character, and inviting warmth. Filtered views and sun-drenched vistas frame virtually every window, bringing vivid natural light into every room. The grounds are a true private sanctuary. The mature gardens feature a vibrant rose collection, exotic giant bird-of-paradise plants, and an abundant assortment of fruit trees. Distinctive architecture & generous living spaces inspired by Monterey Colonial design- a classic style originating in the 1830s that pairs Mexican Colonial charm with East Coast refinement—the residence exudes timeless elegance. The formal dining room and sunlit living room feature expansive picture windows overlooking the gardens. The eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home - enjoy peaceful garden views and direct access to the harvest of the backyard orchard. Upstairs, 3 additional bedrooms and a dedicated office space offers quiet privacy, while the expansive primary suite boasts abundant light and filtered Bay views. A cool, comfortable lower level features a private bedroom ensuite, versatile recreation space, a second office, and direct access to the backyard—ideal for an au pair, long-term guests, or an expansive media room. Updated for today’s lifestyle, the home includes an owned solar panel system for significant energy savings, copper plumbing, a modern furnace, and an on-demand tankless water heater. Situated in prestigious Upper Piedmont, 21 Selborne Drive offers convenient access to top-rated public schools, prompt municipal services, and easy commuter routes to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Celebrated for hosting two family weddings across its seamless indoor-outdoor layout, this exceptional home stands ready to welcome its next chapter.
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$18,362/mo
20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed
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