1830 Lakeshore Ave. 501 is a true penthouse perched on the top floor of the Merritt Royal with no common walls,9'ceilings in most rooms and windows on all sides of the unit. There is keyed elevator access that opens to your private entry foyer where you are surrounded by large windows and terraces with views of the east bay hills, north towards the downtown skyline, and west toward San Francisco and the Peninsula. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 baths(remodeled in 2019), an updated kitchen with adjacent family room with fireplace and view terrace. The combination living room-dining room features a fireplace and walls of windows with a wrap-around terrace overlooking Pine Knoll Park and Lake Merritt. There is an additional room with a closet and large windows adjacent to the entry that can be used as a home office, Zoom room, or guest room, a full size washer/dryer and one car parking. The building features a gym, Sauna, and club room. Close to Bart, transit, shops, restaurants.