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Brimming with character and Bay Area cool! This bright, cheery two plus bedroom Victorian on the Oakland / Berkeley Border has been thoughtfully refreshed to celebrate the original Victorian architectural details while adding a contemporary edge. Delightful entry steps lead to a large welcoming porch. Enter into a formal entry hall with original refinished wood floors and then to dining and living rooms with Victorian signatures such as elegant coved ceilings, tall windows, oversized baseboards, intricate picture molding, period pocket doors and original light fixtures
Light streams into the flexible formal living room, creating a warm and inviting space for entertaining. Pocket doors lead to the front room/parlor that could easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom or a private office. The dining area features a large original built-in cabinet and opens to the updated kitchen with a spacious peninsula/breakfast bar, a gas range/oven with overhead hood, gold-toned pulls, white cabinets, pendant lights, stainless steel dishwasher, pantry, designer backsplash tile and open shelving. Adjacent, a laundry closet with a stacked washer and dryer and a breakfast nook add convenience. Seamless flow is achieved via a French door leading to the rear deck and expansive yard with a lawn and vegetable garden.
The primary bedroom suite features a large walk-in closet, adorable original picture moldings with intricate detailing and a modernized primary en-suite bath with walk-in shower, a new vanity, and open shelving. Completing the home: a second bedroom, plus a revitalized guest bath offers a shower over the tub, tiled floors, a Quartz vanity, and new fixtures.
A large volume attic with drop down ladder adds significant storage and expansion potential. The walkable basement area with concrete and wood floors span the footprint and offers multiple expansion opportunities / configurations. There's also a one-car garage for off-street parking and a tankless water heater for energy efficiency.
Additionally, the 5,480 square-foot lot has a new home in the planning process with the City of Oakland, providing a unique opportunity for the buyer.
If you’re looking for that perfect mix of vintage charm, modern amenities and upside potential in Oakland, this unique home is a must-see.
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