480 Pedestrian Way, Oakland, CA 94618

Beautiful and serene craftsman home in the heart of Rockridge. 2 blocks from Trader Joe's and BART and walking distance to a plethora of wonderful dining and coffee experiences. Walk score of 96/100 and bike score of 95/100. The home is exceptionally quiet, private, and serene as it is on a block long alley with no automobile access. Beautiful Japanese garden and expansive redwood decks provide the finest in outdoor living. Home has new foundation and gas shut off valve for earthquakes and solar power. Windows are dual pane and it has a working woodburning stove. A lot of natural redwood and built ins in living and dining rooms and box beam ceilings in living and dining rooms. The home is 4 bedrooms but access to one requires passing through another. Newer high end kitchen appliances include an Asko dishwasher and Thermador range, as well as a stainless double bowl sink and disposal.Garden is professionally maintained and has a sprinkler system. Also has Miele stacked laundry off the kitchen. Large lighted attic supplies plenty of extra storage space. Schools are Chabot (pre k-5th), Claremont Middle (6-8th), and Oakland Tech (high school). This is a sabbatical lease, meaning I, the homeowner, will move back in at the end of the lease's term (none to 18 months). Oakland allows homeowners with a sabbatical lease to move back into their homes without having to pay tenants relocation fees. The lease can be between 9 months and 18 months. The home is on an alleyway and shares a driveway to its garage. The garage can be used for bicycle parking etc but not for parking cars as the driveway is owned by the neighboring property (there was an easement). Most gardening is taken care of by landlord and gardener and home has a sprinkler system.