479 60th St, Oakland, CA 94609

Take tons of original details, add a splash of classic Oakland 100-year old charm, and sprinkle with modern upgrades and you have a recipe for this adorable Lower Rockridge home. Once you realize that the property includes BOTH a 2/1 single family residence AND separate rear 1/1 cottage this space becomes elevated to the realm of an epicurean delight. Both the main house and cottage are super bright and sunny (multiple windows in every room) and feature an updated kitchen and baths. The rear cottage has a full bathroom, is nestled into the serene landscaped backyard garden setting, and is perfect for a home office, media room, artist's studio, teen cave or guest studio. But wait there's yet more amenities: practically endless storage and off-street parking for two cars. Very sought-after central location in a peaceful neighborhood with tree-lined streets. GENERAL HOME DETAILS: Period details (built in 1916) including built-in cabinetry with original decorative glass panes, stepped ceilings, original glass pocket (French) doors, and solid wood trim/baseboards. Wood floors throughout main house (tile in bathrooms, berber carpet in second bedroom (current carpet is being replaced), poured concrete in cottage). Decorative fireplace in living room. Owner lived in the home for many years thus it has been very well cared for. MAIN HOUSE (1,094 SF): The living room has a wall-to-wall decorative fireplace/mantle plus glass front built-ins and is separated from the dining room via French pocket doors Formal dining room with original built in glass-front wooden hutch. The open plan eat-in kitchen is spacious and features stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), large format matte-finish counter tiles, high quality vent hood, garbage disposal, and an industrial pot rack that hangs over a free-standing wood/stainless island that contains additional storage. One bedroom has fun modern sliding barn doors for the closet; the 2nd bedroom has no closet, but there is a closet in the hall. Bathroom has two sinks, two vanities, tile floor and tub surround. Central heat. COTTAGE (approx. 300 SF): Set far back from the street, the cottage is a stand-alone building with a main room that is 20 feet by 10 feet, has a poured concrete floor, yard views on two sides, French doors, a small skylight, and a direct-vent gas heater. Full bath includes spacious walk-in shower with tile and glass brick surround, pedestal sink, skylight, vent, and closet. Owner is NOT open to tenants renting this space out on Airbnb or other short term rental site. YARD: The rear yard is fully fenced and comprised of three main areas: 1) the cottage, 2) a green grassy area with landscaped edge plantings/trees, and 3) an adjacent patio comprised of sandstone pavers edged with decomposed granite. There is a driveway where you can easily park one car in front of the house and off-street; a (small) second car could be pulled into the driveway behind the fence. An onsite fig tree is prolific and a neighbor's lemon trees overhang the fence - both provide tasty treats in the Winter and Fall. BASEMENT/STORAGE The basement is tall enough to stand up in for average folks and contains ample shelving for tons of storage as well as a full sized washer and dryer. There is an additional storage area (10' x 10') attached to the cottage too. In fact, there is so much storage at this property, you are likely to break all of Marie Condo's rules/recommendations for thinning down items you own! COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD: The home is located within 5 blocks of College Avenue, the street that defines Rockridge: one of Oakland's oldest and most vibrant shopping/dining communities. Rockridge sits mid-way between the UC Berkeley campus and the hip/trendy Temescal neighborhoods; the adorable Elmwood and Piedmont commercial districts are also within 2 miles. This is a super central and convenient location where you can walk to: - Bikesharing (Ford Go Bike) station within 3 blocks! - Cafes, bars/pubs and purveyors of craft cocktails, workout spaces (yoga, pilates, gyms), and independent shops - Many excellent and Zagat-rated restaurants nearby including: Wood Tavern, Southie, Millenium, Oliveto's, Zachary's Pizza, Noodle Theory, Ramen Shop, Cactus Taqueria, A Cote, Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery, A16, Marica Seafood Restaurant, and Belotti Restorante E Bottega. - Bushrod park (unofficial dog park, tennis courts, baseball, and kid play area) only 2 blocks away - Outdoor drinking/dining establishment (Beer Barron Bar and Kitchen) - Independent local grocery store with a variety of prepared food, wine, and fresh meat/fish, and produce (Market Hall); plus national chain stores Whole Foods, Safeway, and Trader Joe's within 1 mile. - BART (8 block walk to Rockridge station, which is 20 minutes to SF) - Temescal farmer's market on Sundays in DMV parking lot, year-round Plus, only minutes to drive to downtown Oakland, Elmwood, Piedmont Ave, Uptown, UC Berkeley, and even San Francisco (20 minutes by BART, 15 by car w/zero traffic). " The bike score is 99 "biker's paradise mostly flat, excellent bike lanes" IMPORTANT: Lease requires a MINIMUM of 1x/month cleaning by professional cleaner at renter's expense. Home is available now, and will be shown by appointment only. To move in, sign 1-year lease and pay deposit equivalent to 1 month's rent. Tenant is responsible for: water, gas/electric, Wifi, cable, and alarm monitoring (if desired). Non-smokers only. Short-term renting of rear cottage is not allowed. Up to two small pets will be considered with $500 additional deposit (per pet) plus additional $25/month per pet. Pet acceptance based on interview and completion of pet resume/application. Email or text property manager (Audrey) to arrange a viewing and provide: - Names of potential tenants - Desired move in date - If you currently have pets - Include your cell and non-craigslist email for easier contact