6000 Monroe Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

History about 6000 Monroe Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 Like its 1920’s neighbors, this two-story home is suffused with vintage charm. The floor plan for this corner home borrows heavily from the past, incorporating intriguing nooks and cozy spaces while keeping room to room connection relatively open. The corner position of the house provides brilliant sun and a clear view with no obstruction from other homes. It also provides a great place for enjoying song birds, sparrows, and humming birds that visit this mature landscaped garden. The first floor has inlaid wood floors and built-in gum wood cabinets throughout the living and dining rooms. The formal dining room has a lovely wallpaper frieze of day lilies and gum wood paneling. The kitchen is particularly refreshing on hot days with the tile floor and cool cross breeze that flows easily from the deck to the windows. The first floor is a wonderful space for entertaining inside and out. The backyard and deck is perfect for summer BBQs. The spacious garage can be used as a rumpus room with a second story loft for storage. The second floor has 3 spacious bedrooms and a master bedroom closet that you will not find in most craftsman homes. Nine years ago the upstairs bathroom was renovated to fit the style of this home. The claw foot tub is set amid hexagonal tiles; the variegated clear glass window retains privacy and allows sunlight to shine through while you soak. It is a wonderful way to relax after a long hike or hard day at work. Living in Rockridge is a great location for a commuter, with a quick ride on BART from the Rockridge station; or easy access to Highway 24 and other major highways. The Rockridge neighborhood is really wonderful with its many restaurants, Filippos, A Coté, Citron, Rockridge Café to name a few; gourmet shopping at Market Hall; local bookstores Diesel and Pendragon on College Avenue, and finally the Rockridge library only 1 block away. In addition, there is the Claremont Farmer’s Market with i