A true California Modern Classic- This home combines the purity of line, modern design & airy livability. 5BR/2.5 BA on the main level & 2BR/1 BA on the lower level. Gorgeous views from the South Bay to San Francisco to Mt. Tamalpais & beyond w/the Golden Gate front & center. The main level offers dramatic vaulted ceilings. The striking step-down living room features a fabulous floor-to-ceiling metal fireplace & floating hearth. The family/dining room & kitchen are free of obstructing walls creating a true open-concept floor plan. The kitchen w/its walls of rich oak cabinetry & carefully designed cooking peninsula balances function & flow. Level out from the kitchen/family the indoors opens seamlessly to the large deck w/views of the bay. A convenient bedroom neighbors the living area & a separate bedroom wing w/four spacious bedrooms including the view-facing principal suite. Essentially this home is all one-level living with a very spacious lower level offering two additional bedrooms & a full bath. In addition is a kitchenette, laundry w/both interior & exterior access. The garden is natural & rustic ready for the inspired gardener. Excellent location min. to Berkeley, shopping & transportation. (Madera School Zone) Views: Downtown