Presented by Alex Michas & Rick Richetta
Set back along Balmoral - a gently rolling wide drive this three-bedroom, two-bath home unfolds with intention and generosity of space. The upper level is organized around the kitchen with the social core of the home - the living, dining, and family rooms —open, connected, and grounded by warm maple floors that carry light throughout the day. Solid oak cabinetry, built for longevity and everyday use anchor the flow of foot traffic and conversation.
The primary suite is deluxe. A sunken resting nook creates a distinct, contemplative space—set apart from the bathroom and oriented toward rear garden views. It’s a rare architectural moment: quiet, grounded, and ideal for reading, reflection, or simply slowing down. The en suite bathroom is generous and thoughtfully laid out, completing the suite maintaining a sense of pause. Two additional bedrooms and a second bath complete the upper level, keeping daily living comfortably contained on one floor.
Downstairs, the home expands dramatically. An oversized bonus room offers exceptional flexibility—well-suited for guest accommodations, a home office, art studio, media room, or any combination thereof. The connected two-car garage expands to include a workshop finished with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry that wraps the room and elevates storage into something intentional and refined.
Outdoors, the home opens into an ultra-landscaped, park-like setting spanning approximately 18,000 square feet. Multiple tumbled pea-gravel patios create distinct moments for dining, gathering, or quiet retreat, with shade by a pergola and framed by mature landscaping that provides scale, privacy, and year-round beauty. Nearby hiking trails extend the lifestyle beyond the property lines, connecting the home seamlessly to the surrounding landscape.
A home designed for both living and lingering—where architecture, setting, and flexibility come together with quiet confidence.
3
beds
2
baths
2,885 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA
18,404 Sq.Ft. lot
Hillcrest Highlands is an Oakland Hills pocket that feels like a reset button — quieter streets, taller trees, and that
What draws people here is the blend of privacy + practicality. Homes tend to be larger single-family residences in a well-established community, and the streetscape often includes peaceful cul-de-sacs and a tucked-away feel that’s hard to replicate in more central parts of Oakland.