By Wendy Bowman | Dust
Again within the early 1900s, famous architect Charles Peter Weeks was commissioned to create this spectacular Beaux Arts-style mansion for distinguished East Bay banker Edson Adams, at a value of round $100,000. Sited within the prosperous metropolis of Piedmont, bordered on all sides by Oakland, the sprawling property was subsequently acquired and owned for years by Joseph Russell Knowland Sr., a congressman and writer of the Oakland Tribune newspaper, and remained in the identical household till the mid-Nineteen Seventies.
The place went on to commerce palms just a few extra occasions earlier than promoting to veteran retail government Michael O’Sullivan again in 2008 for slightly below $6 million; now, almost 13 years later, the previous Ross COO and present CEO of New Jersey-based Burlington Shops Inc. is inserting the historic property up on the market with itemizing brokers Dan Walner and Nancy Rothman of Compass, asking $12.75 million.
Spanning over a half-acre of land, on one of many Piedmont enclave’s most unique avenues, the cream-hued stucco construction is separated from the road and sidewalk out entrance by a walkway and round driveway flanked by a manicured garden, and is topped by a balustrade and accented with Juliette balconies. An ornate wrought-iron entrance door holds court docket beneath a canted artwork nouveau-style cover product of frosted glass panels.
Inside the primary residence are 5 bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths unfold throughout 10,000-plus sq. ft of meticulously preserved but up to date dwelling area punctuated all through with arched home windows and doorways, wood-beam ceilings, wealthy hardwood flooring, intricate moldings, colourful hand-painted wallpaper, classic lighting fixtures and quite a few skylights.
Facilities embody a Sedgwick elevator and photo voltaic panels, together with French doorways throughout the rear of the home spilling out to an expansive terrace that’s best for al fresco eating and entertaining whereas overlooking sweeping metropolis skyline and bay vistas.
The primary degree is spotlighted by a putting double-height lobby, which shows a grand wraparound staircase and flows right into a glamorous hearth lounge.
A gourmand kitchen is outfitted with Carrera marble counter tops, an eat-in island, hand-crafted Christopher Peacock cabinetry, and Rohl sinks completed with Perrin and Rowe taps.
There are high-end Sub-Zero, Viking and Miele home equipment, plus an expensive La Cornue vary, whereas the secondary kitchen sports activities a comfortable breakfast nook with built-in banquette seating and a wine fridge.
Additionally on the primary ground are a proper eating room, household room and library, all boasting fireplaces and intensive wooden paneling. A duo of solariums have image home windows and radiant-heated flooring.
Upstairs, the opulently adorned main bedroom encompasses a hearth, sitting space and personal balcony, in addition to twin dressing rooms and baths. Atop this degree is one other ground that hosts an workplace/playroom and a full bathtub.
Just lately renovated, the decrease degree is relegated solely towards entertaining with a wine cellar and tasting space, recreation and media rooms, and a totally geared up fitness center.
A grand financial institution of steps leads from the terrace to the grassy yard, which comes full with a lounging patio, whimsical mini-dollhouse and sport court docket.
A one-bedroom, one-bath studio residence, simply off of the four-car storage, is supplied with a kitchenette.
