Pro photographers love the natural light of this Oakland loft listed at $1.175 million
A soaring West Oakland loft spanning 2,700 square feet boasts such stunning natural light and inviting open space that it’s been used by companies for ad campaign photo shoots, fine art photographers and documentary filmmakers alike, according to the listing agent.
The four-bedroom, three-bath home — a show of minimalist design — just hit the market for $1.175 million. Tucked away on a tranquil street corner, the property at 1920 Union Street features hardwood floors, 15-foot ceilings, exposed brick and wood beams and multiple sky lights. There’s an office, too, particularly handy as the demand to work from home grows.
“Due to the stunning natural light, local and global companies, fine art photographers, and documentary filmmakers have sought out this loft for photo and video shoots,” according to the official listing.
Recent photo shoots have included Apple, Pottery Barn, West Elm, Williams Sonoma, McGuire Furniture and Google, according to representatives of the listing.
The property, which used to be a copper factory, is moments from restaurants, cafes and shopping in uptown and downtown Oakland, and only 10 minutes from San Francisco.
“This is a rare opportunity to own the prized top-floor corner loft,” according to the official listing. “Breathtaking arched steel windows grace the space throughout. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves feature a sliding library ladder. (The) proportions of the space create a feeling of vastness for its inhabitants.”
“Every detail was meticulously designed, inspired by a minimalist style and Japanese influences,” the listing states.
Downstairs, there’s the kitchen, a dining room, living room, guest bedroom, full bathroom and the in-home office. Upstairs includes a master bedroom with master bath, second bedroom with en suite bath and a laundry room.
The kitchen features a Wolf gas range, Best hood, Bosch dishwasher, Caesar stone countertops, under-cabinet LED lighting, and custom blackened steel floating shelves.
The lower-level bathroom features raw wood beams, an integrated concrete sink and a textured tile inspired by shou sugi ban, the Japanese art of wood charring.
The primary upstairs bathroom is flooded with light, “creating the feeling of an outdoor shower,” the listing states.
The corner building has a shared courtyard.
The listing agent is Chimene Pollard of Red Oak Realty.
The home, originally built in 1930 and remodeled and updated, last changed hands in March 2014 when it sold for $659,000, according to realtor.com.
This story was originally published July 9, 2020 at 5:00 AM.
