545 Jean St, Oakland, CA 94610

Ideally situated on a lovely block of Jean Street, this gorgeous and inviting 1914 bungalow incorporates all best and most successful elements of the classic Craftsman aesthetic. With its low-pitched side gabled roof, dormer windows, generous overhanging eves, exposed rafters and beams, wood shingles, wide front porch, and exposed rafters, joists and beams, every inch feels artistically constructed by hand from natural materials with the purpose of creating a warm, welcoming and peaceful home that has the power to nurture and sustain family, friends and the community.Just a few blocks from Oakland's Rose Garden, and easy walking distance to Lake Merritt, Lakeside Park, Grand Lake theater, Piedmont Ave, and the wonderful Saturday Farmer's Market, and a profusion of new, high quality shops and restaurants on Grand and Lakeshore, including Camino, Boot & Shoe, Penrose, Ordinare, the Alchemy Bottle Shop, Whole Foods, Dopo, and so much more. The Grand Lake neighborhood is quickly becoming one of the liveliest and most desirable areas of Oakland. 545 Jean Street's features include: 3 bedrooms, 1 baths Huge partially finished basement and large studio with garden access and separate entrance Original built-in woodwork: cabinets, bookcases, shelving, storage, window seats, benches box-beam ceilings, hardwood floors, wall paneling Central working fireplace, a focal point for socializing or relaxing Numerous original windows for spectacular, year round natural light Designer colors and harmonious wood tones- warm, cozy, welcoming Huge, private garden oasis with productive raised vegetable beds Fig, lemon, apple, pomegranate, and kumquat trees. Ideal indoor/outdoor flow Large, comfortable decks and patios Verdant front landscape of rare trees and shrubs, flowers, and succulents.Offered at $785,000