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3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Bathrooms | 1,896 Square Feet | 4,183 Lot
COMFORT, BEAUTY AND TIMELESS CRAFTSMAN CHARM
This 1922 Craftsman stunner has incredible architectural details, a great layout, and an envious location, but more importantly it has those ineffable qualities of charm, warmth and ambiance that make it special.
Set on an expansive corner lot, the front garden has an abundance of delights: magnolia, citrus, camellias, roses and succulents fill the landscape with color and scent. The front porch is the perfect perch to greet neighbors as they pass by. Elevated from street level, the home has a lovely outlook, yet quiet inside without sacrificing privacy.
Entering into the large foyer brings an evocation of a past era. Curated custom wallpaper, perfectly restored gumwood trim and warm hardwood floors with an inlay design are apparent throughout. To the right is the south-facing living room, of which the incredible focal point is an original fireplace with decorative Craftsman tiles on the surround, built-in shelving on either side, and stained-glass window details above. Through French doors, the elegance continues in the dining room, which has an impressive built-in buffet with a mirrored back and wallpapered, lighted display cabinets. The cheerful period wallpaper has a timeless gracefulness and the location near the kitchen and living room makes for effortless entertaining. Off the dining room is a handsome sunroom/office space with wraparound windows framing views of a tree-lined street.
The bedrooms take full advantage of the views of the back garden. The primary bedroom has an adjacent nook that could be purposed as a nursery or sitting room. Spacious bedrooms and closets are near the full bathroom, which has been thoughtfully remodeled to complement the era of the house with a glassed shower, handsome fixtures and calm colors.
The bright and roomy eat-in kitchen has been beautifully updated with new wood floors, quartz counters and backsplash, a second sink by a built-in desk, stainless appliances and a light-filled, open layout. The back door leads out to a private tiered garden that includes a potager for herbs and vegetables, a dining area under an Oak tree beside a lush lawn.
Stairs in the kitchen lead down to an enormous 760 square foot basement that is filled with possibilities: in addition to its use as a laundry space, workshop and storage area, it has plenty of room to create a bonus area tailored to your needs - as an art studio, for yoga practice or as a home gym. It also has a newly remodeled powder room, high-set windows and a separate entry. A large garage has convenient access to the kitchen through these stairs.
The neighborhood is quiet, warm and welcoming, and is wonderfully situated in the vibrant Lakeshore District, hosting the acclaimed Farmer's Market; many of Oakland's best restaurants, both fine and casual; and family-friendly parks, all within close distance. This historic area is also minutes from Lake Merritt and affords easy accessibility to San Francisco by car or public transportation.
Open Houses:
Saturday, 3/30 12:00 - 2:30 PM
Sunday, 3/31 12:00 - 2:30 PM
Additional Showings by Appointment:
Contact Alex Michas
(510) 590-0963
[email protected]
The residential Lakeshore-Upper Grand neighborhood, cultivated by famed landscape architects Olmsted Brothers, is a sculpted terrain of winding streets following the natural contours of the land. Homes date back to the 1920s and ‘30s, some designed by notable Bay Area architects like Julia Morgan, Maybeck & White, and Charles McCall. Today, the neighborhood retains its period flavor, with large, romantic homes in the Italian Renaissance, Tudor, Spanish, Monterey, French provincial, and Colonial styles.
Lakeshore-Upper Grand is close to the Lakeshore and Grand Avenue shopping districts. Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party, Arizmendi Bakery offers pastries and lunch dishes, and Lin Jia Asian Kitchen features Chinese and Asian Fusion selections. Shops like Urban Indigo and Silver Moon Kids entice visitors with eclectic items for all ages.
