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1927 Glen Echo Creek Craftsman
Leif Jenssen & Tamir Mansour present:
Beautifully cared for and lovingly updated, this 3+ bedroom, split-level home with gorgeous original details has something for everyone to love. Perfectly situated near Glen Echo Creek, in between Lower Piedmont Avenue and Adams Point, this 3+ bedroom Craftsman-era home has the perfect blend of original character with thoughtful updates. The living room features a bay window with floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning exposed wood trim. The wood-burning fireplace is adorned with original Craftsman "Bachelder" tiles. From the living room, you enter the "heart" of the house, the open concept "great room" and thoughtfully designed, eat-in, chef's kitchen. Entertaining is a breeze, with enough space for all your loved ones. The Caesarstone-topped island has plenty of space to work on your culinary ideas. It features a 6-burner gas Viking cooktop and an invisible flush-mounted venting system. The intuitive layout includes gorgeous floating vertical grain Douglas fir wood shelves and custom cabinetry. Additional high-end appliances include an extra tall 80" Miele refrigerator and a Bosch dishwasher as well as a water filtration system. One large bedroom on the main level, then up a half flight of stairs you’ll find 2 more bedrooms and a full bathroom featuring a claw foot tub. Downstairs the large basement has been used as an art studio and media room by the sellers. This room opens out to the south-facing yard. Great for both relaxing or entertaining with enough room for alfresco dining, this yard is surprisingly low-maintenance! The yard has a cool brick patio with an ornamental stacked brick fireplace and a crushed granite patio. The extra-deep garage at the back of the property has plenty of great storage. The long driveway offers three-car tandem parking. Conveniently located near several popular neighborhoods: Piedmont and Grand Avenue restaurants and shopping districts, and also close to the Adam's Point Whole Foods and Lake Merritt. Convenient access to 580 freeway and MacArthur BART Station.
Built in 1927
3 + bedrooms and 1 full bathroom
House: 1,433 sq. ft. plus additional 407 sq. ft. basement per floor plan
Stunning living room with exquisite wood trim and floor-to-ceiling windows in the large bay
Original wood-burning fireplace with historical Craftsman-era bachelder tiles, built-in bookshelves
Hardwood floors throughout
Open, eat-in chef's kitchen design with dreamy island, vertical grain Douglas fir custom cabinets, and Caesarstone countertop
Top-of-the-line appliances including an 80" Meile refrigerator, Viking 6-burner gas cooktop, and Bosch dishwasher
Split-level layout with 1 bedroom on the main level, and 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom up
Downstairs, the large basement room (Sellers used as an art room/ family room) opens to the beautiful backyard
Lot: 3,726 sq. ft. per public records
Sunny patio with seating area around the stacked brick outdoor fireplace
Italian-style, crushed granite patio, perfect for alfresco dining
Additional 3-car off-street tandem parking
Great location with several favorite Oakland destinations and neighborhoods close by
3 Blocks to Sprouts Market & Awaken Cafe
Approximately 1/2 mile to Whole Foods Market or the Piedmont Ave shopping district
Less than 1 mile to Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
2 blocks to Oak Park or Kempton Park basketball court and kids play structure
Convenient access to 580 freeway and close to MacArthur BART station
Open Houses:
Saturday 1/20 & Sunday 1/21
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brokers Tour:
Monday 1/22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Public Welcome!
Additional Showings by Appointment:
Text Leif Jenssen
(510) 207-3387
[email protected]
Vanguard Properties
145 Frisbie St. is located near Glen Echo Creek, in between Adams Point and Lower Piedmond Ave Just two blocks from Oak Park and the Kempton Ave basketball courts and childrens play structure. Only 3 blocks to Sprout's Market and Awaken Cafe or less than a half mile to Whole Food's market this is the ultimate urban dream location. With plenty of culinary options on nearby Piedmont Ave or Grand Ave you can enjoy the best of Oakland.
Adams Point, considered the “Jewel of Oakland," is located near the northern shore of Lake Merritt. The neighborhood is tucked between the Uptown Oakland and Grand Lake neighborhoods and if you’re looking for gorgeous lake views from home, The Bellevue-Staten and the elaborate, Beaux Arts-styled Regillus buildings are ideal for you. You can also find a variety of single-family homes and cozy condominiums in Adams Point, making it one of the more diverse real estate areas in Oakland.
There is more to Lake Merritt than a beautiful body of water. Adams Point residents can easily access a few of the area’s popular public parks. Nearby Lakeside Park includes Children’s Fairyland, a storybook theme park that has delighted generations of kids and even served as a model for Disneyland Park. The three-mile pathway around the lake hosts hundreds of runners and walkers each day.
If you enjoy exploring a vast array of plant life, the Gardens at Lake Merritt are a must-see. Stroll through the peaceful Bonsai and Japanese Gardens, or transport yourself to a tropical paradise in the Palm Garden.
Just south of the Gardens is where you will find the Lake Merritt Boating Center, which offers sailing classes, as well as rents kayaks canoes, and sailboats. If you have your own boat or kayak, you can use it on Lake Merritt for a small fee.
Adams Point is a short stroll from the 19th Street Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station, making it a great neighborhood for commuters. Residents from Adams Point can ride to Google Headquarters in less than 40 minutes, and to the Financial District in less than 30. Additionally, the neighborhood’s close proximity to Interstate 580 makes it easy to travel to the Oakland Zoo, or up to the Golden Gate Fields in Northwest Berkeley.
Living in Adams Point is great for people who love live entertainment, dinner & a movie, or a delicious meal. Paramount Theatre is less than one mile from Adams Point, and showcases a variety of live acts including stand-up comedy shows, concerts, and performing arts. About two blocks south, you will find the historic Fox Theater, which seats up to 2,800 people and features similar shows.
After a great show (or any time of day), Adams Point’s Grand Avenue offers a variety of dining options. Some of the local favorites include the New American sensation Sidebar, Coach Sushi, a popular Japanese restaurant known for its bottomless sake, and Grandeur, a Midtown Oakland Staple for delicious Vegan Cuisine.
Piedmont Avenue is a lively shopping district destination in Oakland. Stores on Piedmont Avenue range from the trendy to the traditional. Cafes, restaurants with sidewalk dining, and boutiques. Neighborhood stalwart Fentons Creamery & Restaurant has been doing business on Piedmont Avenue for more than 50 years, offering its famous ice cream, burgers, and other savory treats . Bay Area institution Bay Wolf calls Piedmont Avenue its home, as does Dopo, Addesso, and Michelin-starred Commis. The Piedmont Theatre, the oldest movie house operating in Oakland, offers first-run and independent films.