127 Gleneden Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Why is it always a bit sunnier on Gleneden? Well it might be the wide street setting or the real sense of neighborhood you feel, or even the well kept classic homes there. For me 127 Gleneden is the best the street has to offer. Perched on the Cul-De-Sac this home has so much to offer a new buyer. The home itself has a wonderful flow and has great light. The warm brick steps and entry start your experience. The living and dining rooms provide the formal spaces of the home with a newly faced wood-burning fireplace and many arched doorways. Of course there are the hardwood pegged floors, the designer inspired colors and wonderful lighting that are not to be overlooked in this home. From the formal rooms you can see into the recently remodeled gourmet kitchen. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and gleaming hardwood floors. It has been the home to many great meals. Once you see the kitchen, the design makes even more sense, with access to the outside patio, indoor/outdoor living is a breeze. Upstairs you will find a spacious bedroom and a very ample master bedroom with a huge walk-in closet. The hall bath has just had a complete makeover. The new look is truly in keeping with the original architecture. As you descend to the lower level in this split level home you are greeted by a light and bright room that can either be a third bedroom (2 closets and bath) or an amazing family room; either will be a delight. And easy access to the back yard from this room enhances its appeal. The bathroom on this level has a very traditional feel that is timeless. Additionally you will find a laundry room and one-car garage. The back yard is both stunning and functional — a great place for family and friends to hang out. There is room to sit under the beautiful Oak tree or to play catch in the grassy areas. There is plenty of room to garden and the middle terrace is sunny and had a prolific veggie garden in the past. The great part is that the outdoor spaces are an extension of the home and are relatively private. Not to be missed is the “Owl Box” always overlooking the area. The detached office is fabulous; it has a wall of glass looking out on the garden so it will never be a chore to leave the house and “go to work.” What a commute! The space inside is handsomely appointed and leaves room for two careers to foster in the space. The sellers have lovingly maintained this home with plenty of upgrades and the extremely low pest report is further proof of this. Neighborhood Description The Piedmont Avenue district is a lovely stretch from MacArthur Boulevard near the flagship Kaiser medical center up past Pleasant Valley Avenue to the historic Mountain View Cemetery, bounded by Broadway to the north and Oakland Avenue to the south. Along the avenue is a beloved collection of shops and restaurants, many in the neighborhood for generations. Almost any need to can be met on Piedmont Ave., from bikes to babies and from yarn to yoga. And booklovers rejoice! They’ll discover longtime favorite Black Swan Books has many rare items, Spectator Books has something for everyone, Dr. Comics and Mr. Games is heaven for comic fans, and the community of the great local branch library! Would you be surprised that there are about 4 dozen places to eat in the neighborhood? Classics like Bay Wolf, Cato’s Ale House and Fenton’s continue to pack them in, along with hot newcomers Dopo, Adesso and Park Avenue Grill. Or indulge your inner gourmet and go shopping at the venerable Piedmont Grocery. Recreation is a kick in the Piedmont Avenue district. Believe it or not, the cemetery offers great architecture by Frederick Law Olmstead and Julia Morgan, plus excellent hiking opportunities and some of the best views of the bay you can find. Go discover hidden Glen Echo Creek, peacefully hidden just on the other side of MacArthur, or wander the Oakland Morcom Rose Garden. Finally, catch a flick at the nearly 100-years-old Pi