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Features
Located in the vibrant Piedmont Avenue neighborhood, 1777 Brandon Street is an inviting 1,137 square foot 1918 bungalow filled with original details yet stylishly updated. Sited on a 3,772 square foot lot, this home is enchanting from the start. Arriving at the home, you are greeted by the colorful front yard with an arbor filled with fragrant star jasmine and a gorgeous green Japanese maple tree.
Step inside and find a sizable foyer that leads into a bright living room with a large picture window, beautiful hardwood floors, fireplace, period moldings and built-ins. Gorgeous stained glass windows flank the fireplace. Perfect for entertaining, the dining room is located adjacent to the kitchen and living room – this will be the setting of countless dinner parties.
Tastefully remodeled, the eat-in kitchen will delight chefs and guests alike! Overlooking the yard the kitchen boasts hardwood floors, and all stainless steel appliances including a Bertazonni stove and LG fridge and dishwasher. Butcher block countertops, white subway tile backsplash and updated light fixtures can also be found. A cozy nook with period moldings and built-in window seat that looks out on to the yard is a perfect place to wake up with your morning coffee!
On the left side of the home you will find the two ample sized bedrooms both filled with natural light. Hardwood floors and modern light fixtures grace both rooms. Conveniently located between the two bedrooms is the freshly painted bathroom with modern Italian floor tile, claw foot tub, and charming beadboard.
Just off the kitchen is a spacious laundry room complete with LG washer/dryer, new light fixture and a great glass door that lets in the light and leads to the backyard. Down the stairs to the fenced backyard to enjoy the patio and sweet gazebo. Imagine dining al fresco, or hosting summer BBQs with friends!
Do not miss the converted garage with French doors letting the outside in. This could easily be to a home office, studio or workout space. The spacious basement provides additional room to fulfill your hobby or storage needs.
Brandon Street is tucked away and unknown to many, yet close to everything! With a Walkscore of 90, what more could you ask for?
Neighborhood
Piedmont Avenue
Beyond the home, this neighborhood is amazing! Half a block to trendy Piedmont Avenue filled with all of the restaurants and shops you could ask for. From Michelin rated restaurant Commis to old time favorite Fenton’s Ice Creamery and everything in between; The Wolf, (formerly Baywolf) Cesar’s, and Dopo will keep the foodie in the family satisfied. Oakland native Dana Olson’s Good Stock is a neighborhood favorite retailer. Take in a Sunday matinee at Piedmont Cinemas. Coffee aficionado? Choose from Peet’s, Starbucks, Gaylord’s, Snow White or Timeless Coffee Shop. Piedmont Springs, Flex Gym and various salons will allow for some relaxation.
This is truly the heart of Oakland! Temescal, Rockridge, Montclair, Lake Merritt, Grand & Lakeshore Avenues are just minutes away.
Transportation you ask? There is so much to choose from! Rockridge and Bart Stations is approximately 1.3 miles away. Causal Carpool pick up and AC Transit are moments away. Highways 580, 24, and 13 are also close-by!
BART
- 1.3 miles to Rockridge BART station
- 1.4 miles to MacArthur BART station
Casual Carpool
- 0.7 miles to Casual Carpool pickup at Oakland Ave and Monte Vista Ave
Transbay Bus
- 0.1 miles to Transbay bus line ‘C’ (at Pleasant Valley Ave and Pleasant Valley Ct!)
- 0.5 miles to Transbay bus stop ‘P’ (at Oakland Ave and Grand Avenue)
AC Transit
- 0.2 miles to AC Transit line ‘12’ which goes to both 19th & 12th Street BART stations, Amtrak, and North Berkeley! (at Piedmont Ave and Pleasant Valley Ave!)
*Distances are approximate
Schedule
Open Houses:
Sunday, June 17th from 2:00-4:30pm
Sunday, June 24th from 2:00-4:30pm
Brokers Tour:
Monday, June 18th from 10:00am-1:00pm
Thursday, June 21st from 10:00am - 1:00pm
Offers:
OFFERS DUE TUESDAY, JUNE 26TH BY 3PM
Additional Showings by Appointment:
Contact Carla Buffington & Maria Cavallo-Merrion
510.919.8841
[email protected]