7981 Surrey LaneOakland, CA 94605Price: $998,000

Encircled by gorgeous mature trees, you complete this beautiful level-in rancher in the sought-after Sequoyah Hills. The peaceful ambience is where songbirds serenade, sun filters through treetops and the gentle rolling hills provide blissful backdrops. Move-in ready with a flowing 3 bed, 2 bath floor plan, the sleek primary suite bath is a chic highlight of the many thoughtful previous updates. Enjoy your inspiring tunes and excellent acoustics from the tall ceilings in the kitchen and dining areas. You'll find greenery abound through nearly every window from the picture window to the primary bedroom, where a quiet restful night awaits. It's calmness inspired by the simple surrounding nature of a neighborhood with a fascinating history and a bright future, year after year. Dine al fresco under the pergola in the idyllic backyard, complete with raised planter beds and a gated dog run before enjoying sunset hiking along the many trails off Skyline and nearby Knowland Park. The neighborhood centerpiece Sequoyah Country Club, currently under a course remodel, is a lifestyle boon for golf enthusiasts and social members alike. With close proximity to freeways, BART, the Oakland Zoo and more, it's modern Bay Area living in a setting of rural serenity.