5415 Manila Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Have you always wanted a Craftsman Bungalow but wanted an interior that wasn’t so dark? – Well then, this Craftsman is just for you. The architectural detailing is done in rich, golden, and relatively rare these days, Gumwood. You will find a wonderful built-in Secretary desk, bookcases, a built-in China Cabinet, wainscoting, and more. The bookcase and China Cabinet feature unique cut and stained glass doors. It is really a treat to see everything intact. The tile fronted wood burning fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors with an exquisite feature strip complete the picture. Three good sized bedrooms and a full bath provide the extra room you need. The kitchen is really spacious and in great condition with so much period charm. A roomy breakfast room off the kitchen adds a great place for a casual meal. Downstairs you’ll find a big laundry room and a bonus room. The bonus room is a perfect play place, hobby/craft room, or?? The big sunny, south facing backyard is a real treat. There is a large lawn to play on and still room for a veggie/flower garden and more. The original 1+ car garage still stands and can serve as a car garage or maybe you have other thoughts? It could become just about anything with a little imagination and sweat equity. This home has been lovingly taken care of and is ready for you to call home. Neighborhood Description Rockridge stretches along College Avenue from Broadway up to the Berkeley border at Ashby (where you will find us here at Lawton Associates, by the way). The neighborhood stretches west to spoon with Temescal and eastward up the hills for magnificent views of the bay. Whether you reside in a Craftsman on Cavour or a chalet on Chabot, you are never far from the action on College Avenue. And by action on College Avenue, we mean some of the hottest shops and restaurants in the Bay Area. Has the foodie press stopped raving about Wood Tavern? No they have not, but they are also busy touting A Cote, Oliveto, and of course Zachary’s, the best pizza you will ever eat. And, if you aren’t getting your freshly made pasta, organic produce, butchered meat, and piping hot pastries from Market Hall…well, you should be. And when you are ready to relax and watch the world go by, you can hang with cool cats at Cole Coffee, possibly the best roast this side of the bay. Rockridge came into its own in the 1970s when the BART station opened and the Caldecott Tunnel provided better access to Walnut Creek and beyond. Many neighborhood institutions from the 70s and before are still beloved destinations, such as Chimes Pharmacy. In addition to BART, there are so many public transportation options that you may never get in your car again. AC Transit has the uber-handy 51 line taking you from downtown Oakland to Berkeley. The “casual carpool” has several neighborhood pick-up spots, as do car-sharing services City Car Share and ZipCar. And, of course, the neighborhood is perfect for walking, strolling, rolling, biking, hopping, crawling and every other motion you can think of. The people of Rockridge are heartily committed to community building, as evidenced each year at the Rockridge Out & About Street Fair. The foodies come out weekly for the nearby Temescal Farmers Market and bi-annual for the Kitchen Tour.