855 Longridge Rd, Oakland, Alabama, United States, 94610

The famed Rubino House is the crown jewel of the Crocker Highlands, built by an Italian banker and the first East Bay wine-maker, this incredible home features precious details such as a pitched ceiling, marble plaster walls, goldleaf crown molding, intricate marble, an elegant foyer with stairwell, servant stairs, a wine cellar, and much more. Carry on the tradition of this incredible piece of San Francisco Bay Area history: the historic Rubino House is a Sicilian Villa with a split staircase and a list of truly historic features. Imported Italian marble and florally decorated wrought iron from the 1920 adorns the entry. The living room has polished crushed marble wall plaster such as found in Baroque churches in Europe, as well as stenciling, gilded crown molding, a baroque style pitched ceiling, and a sumptuous fire place. The 4,230 square foot home offers both formal and informal living and dining spaces, a servant staircase, 4 bedrooms, au-pair unit, and wine cellar. The home was originally built with Italian craftsmen by Charles Rubino — founder of pre-prohibition era’s Oakland Winery and director at Bank of Italy (later Bank of America). Also a developer, he lavished special treatment and decor on his home, specifically designed to emulate a villa he had admired in Sicily.