4908 Cochrane AvenueOakland, CA 94618Price: $1,745,000

Designed by acclaimed architect Robert Swatt, this distinctive Upper Rockridge Contemporary Craftsman combines architectural sophistication with relaxed California living. Light-filled interiors and a thoughtful floor plan create an effortless sense of flow, while multiple sets of French doors open to an expansive deck and landscaped gardenideal for everyday enjoyment and entertaining. The approximately 2,194-square-foot home offers three bedrooms and two-and-one-half baths, including a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet. An oversized one-car garage provides additional storage potential. Ideally situated near Hillcrest School, Village Market, Lake Temescal and the shops, cafs and restaurants of College Avenue, Montclair Village and Broadway Terrace, with convenient access to Rockridge BART, Highway 24 and San Francisco. A rare opportunity to own an architect-designed home in a serene Upper Rockridge setting. Open house on July 26 at 2:00-4:30pm.