1572 5th St, Oakland, CA 94607

3 bedroom condominium flat with detached finished Studio space and large, private yard. Step through the custom welded gate and lush green canopy, past the Koi pond, and feel the serenity. It's a unique and rarified urban retreat that offers privacy and begs the owner to entertain in the tropical, exclusive use garden; a Hawaiian-inspired jungle getaway. The main building, built in 1890 as a storefront/home, was fully renovated into a duplex in 1998 and converted into a 2-unit condo in 2009. This lower level condo unit offers a grand entry with hardwood floor leading to the open concept kitchen/living room/dining room with original concrete floors, a reminder of the building's commercial history. It boasts a grand 2-room bathroom, 3 bedrooms, and a generous laundry room. Back in the yard, head deeper into the foliage, around (or through!) the greenhouse-turned-storage-shed, to the detached non-conforming Studio with loft, perfect for an art studio, home office, or visiting guests. It contains a kitchenette, bathroom with composting toilet, and laundry. The Studio's sustainable grey water system is specifically designed to water the garden. This West Oakland urban refuge is an "Oaklandish" dream with South Prescott amenities such as BART, The Crucible, and Mandela Foods Cooperative. It's a soulful and lively place when the mood strikes, or quiet and reflective when you need to replenish. Truly an island of respite in the bustle of the city.   Features include: -Spacious 3 bed/1 bath condominium/flat -1221 sq. ft. (approximate) interior per public record -Open concept kitchen/living room/dining -Laundry room with washer/dryer -Condo conversion in 2009 -Small HOA of only 2 units -Low dues of $200/month -1 deeded off-street parking space -Security front gate with custom designed metalwork -Tranquil and large, exclusive use yard with two decks -Yard professionally designed and landscaped -Koi pond with concrete seating -Large, detached storage shed -Detached, non-conforming Studio cottage w/kitchenette, bathroom, laundry, & deck -Studio has a grey water system for the garden and a composting toilet -Conveniently located in South Prescott, 1-1/2 blocks from West Oakland BART Station