405 Van Buren Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Welcome Home to 405 Van Buren in Adams Point, the most desirable neighborhood of Lake Merritt, Oakland. This spectacular, lovingly restored and renovated art deco masterpiece offers nearly 2,500 square feet of luxurious and superbly designed living space, offering a very rare opportunity to live in an exciting urban environment. From the moment you walk up to the grand entry porch, and pass through the oversized front door, you realize immediately that this home is special. The entry vestibule presents a great place to greet guests. The elegant living room with huge windows offers tons of space and light. The formal dining room has restored built in cabinets, high wainscot, huge windows and a coffered ceiling. Don’t miss the true divided light sliding door for the dining room! As you move through to the gourmet kitchen, it begins to become apparent: the home has tons of natural light! The eat in kitchen breakfast area is surrounded by the garden and is bathed in sunlight in the mornings. The golden glow over the breakfast table is nurturing and inspiring for the new day. The grand staircase feels inspired by Bernard Maybeck, and his use of custom-built wide railings, and rectangular balusters, and the ever present seating area on the landing! As you go upstairs, there is a lovely seating area where you can hang out, read a book or share a quiet moment with friends and family. Upstairs offers unique, large and generous bedrooms. The grand master suite offers plenty of room to create a bedroom of your dreams. With a huge bath with dual sinks, a large walk-in closet, hardwood floors and private balcony, the master suite is sure to please! Following down the hall are two more large bedrooms, with the southeast bedroom having a bonus space, with windows on three sides that can be used as an artist studio or den. There are many great ways to use this really large third bedroom. 405 Van Buren represents a rare opportunity to own an elegant home from a bygone era, in a dynamic neighborhood of one of the most exciting cities in America. Offering terrific proximity to Grand Avenue, Lakeshore Avenue, Lake Merritt, Downtown, and BART. With a Walk Score of 89, you are just blocks from wonderful shopping, restaurants, bars, cafes and more. This is a terrific chance at a great, grand home! Key Points: -Detached two car garage, with private entry through the garden to the house -New plumbing -New electric -Sewer lateral clear -New gourmet kitchen -New bathrooms -Foundation updated and strengthened -New landscaping, featuring protected urban garden and patio -Bonus room with windows in basement.