4930 Cochrane Avenue

Upper Rockridge Traditional With Sweeping Bay Views

Nestled on a serene Upper Rockridge lane less than ½ mile to Lake Temescal and a little further to Village Market and coffee is this updated Traditional with sweeping San Francisco Bay views. Soaring exposed wood ceilings, newly refinished wide plank white oak flooring, graceful archways and an expansive flagstone patio combine to create a home that exudes casual elegance, perfect for entertaining in any season. The flexible layout offers a variety of options for privacy while at work, play or rest.

A welcoming foyer features an oval window revealing a peek of the Bay. The arched ceiling is highlighted by a surround of ambient lighting, hidden from view. To the left is the light-filled living room centered by a fireplace flanked with built-ins and showcasing Golden Gate Bridge views. To the right is an elegant dining room ready for your large holiday gatherings and dinner parties.

The eat-in kitchen offers a casual dining area, a butcher block counter for food prep and stainless appliances including a four-burner gas range. French door refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the counter seating. The adjacent den is the perfect place to keep an eye on schoolwork or host your friends while you are busy in the kitchen. Exit the French door to the rear terrace for grilling, dining under the stars and access to the backyard.

The spacious primary suite features a recently updated bath, walk-in closet with built-ins and a seating area surrounded by windows overlooking the back gardens. Completing the main floor are laundry facilities and a powder room for guests.

Upstairs is the second bedroom suite with walk-in closet and newly refreshed bath. Stunning bridge, bay and Mt. Tamalpais views and dazzling sunsets await the next occupant. An adjacent plus room, surrounded by windows on three sides, makes a great home office or nursery.

Downstairs is the third bedroom suite with additional laundry facilities and a snack room with countertops, cabinetry, sink and refrigerator. These rooms can be closed off from the rest of the home offering a separate entry with no stairs, creating privacy for family or guests. A two-car attached garage with storage rooms completes this level.

The rear grounds offer loads of space for entertainment and play and can be accessed from the main or lower levels. The large flagstone patio surrounded by plantings is the spot for al fresco dining and lounging outdoors. Seasonal color is showcased by a towering maple, offering a taste of New England, the perfect complement to the home’s Cape Cod architectural features. Two additional storage rooms are accessed from the flagstone patio and could serve as a wine room, hobby space or potting shed.

A permitted stand-alone accessory unit in the backyard with heat and half bath provides wonderful private space. Perhaps it’s your new home office, art studio or game room.

At just under two miles to Rockridge BART and close to the SF express bus and freeway access, you can be on your way in minutes to your next Bay Area destination. With the Montclair Village, UC Berkeley and the College Avenue shops and cafes nearby, this location can’t be beat.