1006 Glendora Ave, Oakland, CA 94602

Updated in the right ways, this 1925 cottage integrates a renovated kitchen and full bathroom within its two-bedroom composition and maintains the grace that original hardwood floors bring. It nestles in the most idyllic spot in Upper Glenview; leafy and lovely Glendora forms a quiet setting. Yet, within a short walk lies a world of convenience and enjoyment. Stow the car in the attached garage, and ride the Transbay bus, or stroll to neighborhood shops and cafes along Park Boulevard. The homes interior also connects with natural surroundings, opening broadly from both the kitchen and back bedroom via sliding-glass doors. Both interior spaces offer absolute indoor-outdoor ease and garden outlooks. All level, the outdoor living space features decking contiguous with lawn, garden, and brick terrace, establishing areas for kitchen-adjacent grilling, dining, lounging and playing.Enter to the formal living room, where the front-facing picture window offers an elevated, scenic perspective. It illuminates the room in combination with a pair of windows flanking the terra-cotta tiled fireplace. A recessed lighting scheme complements the rooms original elements. Neighboring it, the front bedroom is endowed with a walk-in closet. The second bedroom lies toward the back of the homes layout, nicely setting them apart.Natural-stone flooring in earthy shades and sleek solid-surface counters in slate gray create cohesion between the spaces. Also dovetailing, the kitchens tile-mosaic backsplash corresponds to accent tile embellishing the combined shower and tub, and both feature honey-hued cabinetry with steel bar-pull hardware. Stainless appliances in the kitchen tie visually to hardware and include a new range and hood. The dining area, outlined by glass doors, overlooks the garden and offers one-step access to it. Storage and utility include the attached garage with direct entry and lower-level laundry facility with exterior access.