3239 Kempton Ave APT 2, Oakland, CA 94611

Oak Park Studios, formerly the Oakland Edison Elementary School built in approx. 1926, was converted to fourteen open floorplan condominiums in the late 80s. Unit #2 is unique in that it consists of three spaces: two living areas and another space which is perfect for use as a sculpture studio or workshop. High ceilings, tall windows, original Oak floors, and hints of the building's former use (like the original 1st grade chalkboard) make this condo one-of-a-kind. The current owners expanded the unit to now include a downstairs master suite, with spacious bathroom, a dressing room (which could also be an office or sewing room), a relaxing sitting area with a view, and a storage area (which could become a walk-in closet or laundry room). Numerous details have been thoughtfully preserved or built by the owners, such as the spiral staircase with hand-crafted wooden treads, the kitchen cabinetry, the vintage Viking stove, the custom-designed kitchen floor, the original tall windows and the sleek extended headboard, side tables and lamps serving the master bedroom. What is unexpected is the additional workshop/studio, which is perfect for large-scale art projects, sculpture, or other creative endeavors. Set up on a hill in the midst of many popular neighborhoods, such as Grand Lake, Adams Point, Temescal, Uptown Oakland and Piedmont Avenue, you'll have easy access to amenities, shops, restaurants, parking, and public transportation, even SF is just a short BART trip away. ~ 1 bedroom, 2 full baths ~ Spiral staircase down to master suite, all added in 2001 ~ Lovely outdoor sitting areas with tree-framed views of downtown Oakland ~ Workshop studio with high ceilings - great for large projects ~ Expansion potential into attic space ~ Heated floor in master bath ~ Media cabinet in utility closet ~ Low-voltage recessed lighting fixtures w/programmable panel, multiple settings ~ Central vacuum system ~ Low-flow drip irrigation system ~ New lower deck and staircase ~ Structured wiring throughout condominium (cat5, coax, and speaker wire) ~ Walkscore = 87; Bikescore = 79 ~ Easy access to transportation and amenities of Grand Lake, Piedmont Avenue, Uptown, Temescal & Rockridge Improvements ~ Permitted lower level remodel in 2001 created a master suite with full bathroom, dressing room, storage room, all accessible by spiral staircase ~ Updated main floor bathroom ~ Heated tile floor in master bathroom ~ Hardwood floors throughout: original Douglas fir upstairs, bamboo downstairs ~ Custom-built kitchen cabinetry ~ Low-voltage, recessed lighting fixtures throughout ~ Designer light fixtures ~ Lutron Grafik Eye lighting system controls for both interior and landscaping lighting ~ Media cabinet in utility closet ~ NuTone central vacuum system ~ Forced-air central heating ~ Structured wiring throughout (cat5, coax, and speaker wire) ~ Alarm system ~ Low-flow drip irrigation system for deck, patio and exterior landscaping ~ One deeded, off-street parking space JACKIE & CHIMENE REALTORS - CA BRE NOS. 01471345 & 01808145 510.846-3601 chimene@team510.com www.team510.com