5768 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552

Property Description

Elegant & sophisticated Eichler home with incredible attention to detail in every aspect of the property with the utmost respect for the mid-century modern design to create the perfect balance of mid & new century with all the upgrades and improvements in all the right places. Built in 1962, & designed by renowned mid-century modern architect Claude Oakland, this particular Eichler model is one of the most popular not only for its style, but also for its versatility. Spacious & open single level floor plan with 4 bedrooms, & 2 bathrooms surrounded by an enclosed atrium that adds an additional dimension & utility to the interior living space. Gorgeous remodeled chef’s kitchen featuring quartz countertops & waterfall island with ample storage & counter space, stainless steel appliances including a rare gas stove/oven, & accented by tile from Heath Ceramics. Both bathrooms have also been meticulously remodeled & updated with designer fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, & tile from Heath Ceramics that will surely impress the most discerning buyer. The outdoor space is your own private oasis with a Palm Springs flare that’s ideal for entertaining & relaxing with friends & family during any season, featuring a gas heated salt water swimming pool with retractable safety cover & multiple exterior spaces that truly define the concept of indoor outdoor living. There’s low maintenance landscaping throughout the property with distinct drought resistant vegetation, artificial turf, programmable irrigation systems, & 3 zone sensor activated accent lighting. Fully fenced with access to Cotton Court via a side gate, & 4 raised garden beds just outside your kitchen window with programmable irrigation, accented by a wall of jasmine, & bountiful lemon trees. Other details include a massive 2 car attached garage with direct kitchen access, an insulated foam roof to keep the home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, an updated 200 amp electrical system, new sliders & many new double paned windows, 2 zone HVAC system with 6 individually controlled mini splits for both AC & heat, radiant heating as well with high efficiency boiler, wood burning fireplace, mahogany panelling, Nelson bubble and saucer lighting, Tesla EV charger, remote controlled Hunter Douglass blinds, Nest & August products, solid core bedroom and bathroom doors, & more! All situated on a premium corner lot of over a quarter acre on the entrance of a de-sac in the fabulous Greenridge neighborhood.