A light-filled Mid-Century Modern in the tranquil hills of Montclair, 7270 Wild Currant Way is a 2351 sq ft 4+BD/3BA treasure with open common area, owner’s suite with partial bay views, updated eat-in kitchen, remodeled baths, downstairs studio in-law/au pair suite with separate entrance, and an expansive front deck with gorgeous wooded views. The home boasts 4 bedrooms on one level, abundant storage space, workshop, and attached 2 car garage with interior access. Near Montclair Village amenities, shops, cafes, parks, and weekly farmer’s market.
Take your morning coffee out onto the wide deck at the front of the home, sheltered by trees, and enjoy the beauty of the quiet woodsy neighborhood - an ideal spot to put your feet up after a long day or soak up the sun with a cold drink on the weekend.
Inside, the entryway opens onto the spacious common area with gleaming hardwood floors where a wall of windows overlooking the treetops fills the rooms with natural light. From the open dining room at the back of the house, a door opens onto a sheltered patio along the hillside.
The large, updated eat-in kitchen is anchored by a central island with a built-in gas cooktop beneath a cheerful skylight. Other features bound to please the home chef include stone countertops with subway tile backsplash, built-in oven, ample cabinets, and a huge pantry for storing everything needed for a well-stocked kitchen. At one end, beneath oversized windows, a dining area is ideal for quick meals. Conveniently placed for entertaining, a glass door opens onto a deck with steps leading down to a shaded patio.
Adjacent to the kitchen on the north side is a bonus space with a burnished parquet floor, ideally suited for use as a studio, media room, or office. Sliding glass doors open onto a railed wood deck overlooking the lush hillside.
The large, sunny owner’s suite features a corner window seat overlooking the hills, with a filtered view of the bay beyond. A glass door opens onto the back deck shared with the office. The adjoining full bath is lit by a skylight above the tile walk-in shower with decorative accents and tile seat. A stone-topped vanity and large linen closet provide abundant storage.
On the other side of the home are 3 additional bedrooms, each with their own charming features, including large closets and oversized windows with hillside views. The bedrooms share a full bath with vanity and shower over tub.
On the lower level, an expansive in-law/au pair suite features sunny corner windows, a Ben Franklin stove with brick surround, kitchenette, and full bath. A multi-pane glass door opens onto private access to a third deck. Also on this level are an unfinished workshop, storage areas, and access to the split 2-car garage.
All of this is situated in the coveted Montclair neighborhood, near some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the East Bay and moments from Montclair Village with its small-town pedestrian-friendly vibe, independent retailers and restaurants, and storybook-style public library.
