Built in 1927, this Mediterranean revival-style home offers a
recently completed 1,250 square foot open-plan, deluxe apartment. The entire infrastructure of foundation, walls, floors, plumbing and electrical systems and more, has been designed and built from the ground up, faithful to the style, meticulous detail and quality of the original, existing architecture.
A rich tapestry of colors and textures has been created through
the use of solid mahogany moldings and doors, integral-colored
plaster, acid-stained concrete floors, custom iron work, and
Malibu and Catalina-style period tile. A comprehensive lighting plan with a variety of high-end fixtures has been implemented.
For those cooler Northern California months, the hydronic,
radiant-heated floors keep the interior temperature consistently
comfortable. And for year-round enjoyment, there is a superbly
designed Mediterranean garden for the exclusive use of the tenants. Private from the street with several seating areas, it is lush with succulents and palms.
No expense was spared or quality compromised to create
a warm and inviting environment within an eminently livable
and desirable community. Four years in the design and implementation have resulted in what feels more like a small, custom home than typical apartment. The apartment is larger than many Rockridge bungalow homes. Nestled in the hills of Rockridge in Oakland, California, with partial views of San Francisco, the Bay, and Mt. Tamalpais, the extraordinary Casetta Margarido welcomes you.