1059 Bella Vista Avenue #4, Oakland - Presented by Corey Weinstein

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Features

Built in 1912
540 sf per public record
1 bed/1 bath per public record
Updated, eat-in kitchen with Fisher & Paykel Fridge, gas range, microwave, dishwasher
Storage area in lower level
Exclusive use Washer/Dryer
Shared parking space

This sweet home is loaded with charm, bathed in sunlight, and updated to be super-functional as well as beautiful!

Set on a lovely lot in Oakland’s Bella Vista Hill, the property is one of only 3 units in an historic Queen Anne-Colonial Revival building. It’s what they call a “Jr. one-bedroom”–in that it offers two very nice-sized rooms, and can be configured in different ways. It’s a well-designed pied-à-terre that feels both homey and elegant.

There is an updated, eat-in kitchen featuring a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, granite and butcher block countertops, gas range, dishwasher, and bamboo floors. The central island has a breakfast bar, and there is also a separate dining area with built-in bench seating under tall windows. The second main room currently functions as a living room and bedroom, with a newer Queen-size wall (Murphy)bed, built-into a nice storage unit. Curved bay windows offer a peek-a-boo view of San Francisco and let in tons of light. There are hardwood floors with inlay, as well as coved ceilings, and plenty of space for seating, a desk, and other furnishings. The full bathroom has a tub with shower surround, and there is a large walk-in closet. There is designated storage and your own washer/dryer in the lower level.

The property features majestic oak trees and a large redwood, as well as lemon, apple, persimmon, fig, mandarin, and plum trees. The gardens are full of drought-tolerant and native plants, and veggie beds, supported by a greywater system.

The shared back patio is a lovely spot for relaxing, having a meal, and hanging out with friends.

Neighborhood

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.

Floor Plan

This floorplan was given to the Seller in 2011 when they purchased the property. It is provided here for informational purposes only. Neither Seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of these measurements.

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