$4,498,000

Only 8 minutes from downtown, this home commands some of the most extraordinary views cross the entire Bay Area--dazzling by day and night, yet it is less than 3 miles from downtown. Positioned on more than an acre,the views are showcased from nearly every room as well as from the pool. impressive scale and timeless design elements include soaring ceilings, architectural columns, and hewnwood and travertine floors. Expansive walls of glass frame breathtaking vistas,with most rooms opening to balconies for fresh air enjoyment. The two story floor plan begins with formal living and dining rooms, a media lounge with wine bar,chef's kitchen,catering kitchen and customized office. The lavish primary suite is privately located on the main level,with 3 additional bedrooms on the lower level, one ideal for an office, plus a cinema-style theater. Outdoor living takes full advantage of the setting with a wraparound tiled balcony with glass railings,plus a large pool,spa,and refreshment center with lots of space for entertaining. This home features dual heating and cooling systems. There is the standard gas furnace and A/C system plus 3 heat plumps which are solar powered and enjoy net metering with PG&E resulting in very low cooling and heating bills. The pool is also solar heated.