858 Carlston Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Elegant historical home in the heart of Crocker Highlands. This gorgeous Tudor-style home feels like a Parisian pied-a-terre with its high ceilings, tall original portes-fenetres—door windows—overlooking the formal garden, and rich wood floors. And, like Paris, you are amongst all the amenities: the shops of Lakeshore Drive, Lake Merritt, farmers markets, public transportation, and more. Updated beautifully and in keeping with the style of the home, the kitchen is to die for. White and gray-veined counters, gold hardware, a Bertazzoni stove, thoughtful storage in custom cabinetry. The dining room is a dream with its views and tall windows, passing though French doors to the living room with its ornate carved mantel. Up a graceful staircase to three bedrooms, a bonus room, and two new baths, each featuring marble hexagon tiles, gold hardware and general luxuriousness. On the lower level, the bonus room opens straight to the patio through a new glass wall of sliding doors, alternatively an ideal spot for a media room. Look out to the formal back garden and find an entertaining haven: expansive brick patio and a handsome bar-room with pristine counters, shelving, and recessed lighting. Plus the magnolia trees, towering cypress, persimmons… This place is magical.