522 Kenmore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

This early century wood shingle home provides gracious and spacious living. It has a great street presence with its level-in glass enclosed entry and abundance of windows. As you enter the home you are greeted with a sunny parlor with a fireplace and built-ins. Off the parlor you find a spacious, yet cozy, living room anchored by a stately stone fireplace. For the book lover, there is an amazing wood paneled library with a wall of bookshelves that opens out onto a deck with hillside views and has an adjoining full bath which is also accessed from the entry hall. Perfect for entertaining, the dining room will host your largest dinner parties and features original stained glass windows. The kitchen with breakfast nook opens out onto another patio for al fresco dining. Up the graceful staircase you will find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including an elegant master suite with a dressing room. The laundry is also on this level. In addition to all this living space there is a full finished basement that has been divided into multiple rooms for you to put into use as a workshop, or home gym, a hobby room, or just for extensive storage. Located in the popular Grand Lake neighborhood of Oakland, the home boasts a walk score of 75 (very walkable). It is close to the shopping and dining strips of both Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Avenue, and provides easy freeway access for commutes.