651 Kenwyn Rd, Oakland, CA 94610

Situated in the heart of Haddon Hill on one of this historic neighborhood's loveliest streets, this home was built in 1919 and features original woodwork, refinished hardwood floors, fresh exterior and interior paint, new landscaping and sprinkler-system, and large level yard with mature fruit trees. The main floor has a large living room with fireplace and original tiled hearth; formal dining room with built-in cabinetry; kitchen with gas cooktop range, double oven, garbage disposal, and dishwasher; two generously proportioned bedrooms; and a full bathroom with original tiled floor and tub surround. On the second floor is the master bedroom suite with full bath and walk-in closet; a large fourth bedroom; a half-bath and additional shower; an enclosed sun porch and open air balcony. From this level, one can enjoy fabulous views of the city, hills, and colorful surrounding areas. This home also includes a full-size basement with washer/dryer hook-ups, an additional ½ bath, and two large storage closets. The enclosed garage, with automatic door opener, accommodates tandem parking for 2 vehicles. Both basement and garage are accessible from inside the house. Just a few blocks from the northeastern end of Lake Merritt, Haddon Hill is a quiet residential neighborhood of architecturally distinct and historic homes, ranging in style from simple California bungalows to grand Italian villas and Spanish haciendas. The neighborhood is reportedly the first in the Bay Area to have installed underground utility lines. Close to top-notch schools, Lake Merritt, and Grand Lake Commercial District shops and markets, dining establishments, entertainment venues, recreational facilities, and other neighborhood-serving amenities -- such as the Grand Lake Theater, Saturday Farmer's Market, Splash Pad Park, US Post Office, Oakland Public Library and banks -- the house has a "walk score" of 89. The freeways and public transit are also easily accessible.