992-994 53rd St., Oakland, CA, 94608

This handsome 1912 duplex has many original details & charm galore. Upstairs, #992, the artistic owner has recently completed a period-appropriate kitchen remodel. Local cabinet maker Ross Carey did a beautiful job featuring a slide-out pantry & other surprises like the repurposed leaded-glass hutch. There is lovely light throughout the upper floor. The owner, a landscape designer, has mature plantings that skirt the upper floor providing verdant views over roof tops. The front room is gracious & there is a formal dining room. It features three nice bedrooms with good separation, including the master which has views to the East. There are two baths upstairs. The lower level, #994, features high coved ceilings, generously proportioned living & dining rooms, a built-in window seat & a built-in leaded glass hutch. Two spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen & “back porch” complete the lower unit. The interior was freshly painted & fir floors were refinished. A beautiful grape arbor graces the front windows. Ah, the magical garden! With numerous tree specimens & fruit trees, a Koi pond, several patio areas, roses and twinkling lights, it is a true oasis at the end of the day.