ROCKRIDGE • OAKLAND

5248 Desmond Street

4+ BR • 2+ BA • 2,018 SQ FT • LISTED $1,595,000
per appraisal

 
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Multi-faceted Craftsman home

has an additional detached studio

cottage
, offering wide flexibility

and variety of uses.

Sited on a lush lot overlooking a peaceful block in Rockridge, this stately two-story Craftsman home is one block to College Ave., and captures the imagination of everyone who passes by. Cherished and gently updated over its 100+ years, it retains charming architectural details.

The elegant main level has an open living room, dining room and kitchen layout. A sunny bedroom with French doors opens directly to the rear gardens. Upstairs, three bedrooms include a spacious primary graced by a tree-filled vista and peek of San Francisco. The bonus den has level-out access to a deck perched over the garden -- a tranquil spot for morning coffee or an afternoon pause. An auxiliary kitchen provides handy snack and beverage prep.

Outside, more treasures to discover: Tucked into the rear garden, a detached studio cottage with bath makes a cheerful office, exercise room or guest space. Enclosed yard offers a blissful sanctuary with a custom brick patio and a large deck for lounging and dining.

Right out your front door, all the beloved Rockridge amenities are at your fingertips, from fine dining to casual cafes, a multitude of shopping and commute options, and neighboring communities of Elmwood, Temescal, and Piedmont Ave. Leave the car at home; the accessibility of this location is unmatched!

 
 

We can’t wait to see you.

 
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5248 Desmond Street, Oakland

 

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