648 Chetwood St, Oakland, CA 94610

This Queen Anne Victorian has so many wonderful details, beginning with its incredible street presence, its deep, smartly landscaped yard, and the wide, long driveway. So much space and style in this beauty! Originally built in 1880, this home has been thoughtfully restored with careful attention to period details throughout. The 11 foot ceilings and light-filled rooms give the feeling of even more space to this historical gem. The foyer, living room, dining room and family room all flow easily together, with pocket doors to close off the rooms for a more intimate feel. A bedroom and adjacent bath are perfect for guests.The country kitchen is spectacular - lovely wood floors and detailing, high ceilings, a Wedgwood and a modern gas stove, built-ins, and a fantastic view of the Piedmont hills. Outside is the trademark porch of the Queen Anne style, big enough for dining and lounging and enjoying the view. Downstairs, the basement has another 1200 square feet of space, perfect as an au pair/in-law apartment with bedroom, full bath, kitchen, living room, workout room and laundry room. This space is level out to the back yard - flat, grassy and deep, with a bonus side yard for a dog run, private patio or kitchen potager. The back yard also has a large workshop, with a full bath and the potential to become an independent cottage. On the second floor, the extraordinary architecture of the house is most apparent: the bedrooms have the distinctive steep roof angles and turret details specific to the Queen Anne style. The front bedroom has a view of the Bay Bridge from the gabled window, an office, side bedroom and period bathroom all have lovely, tree-filled views from the windows. The master bedroom has the added bonus of a fabulous terrace with a sweeping, spectacular hillside view, and a loft space perfectly suited as a meditation room, sleeping loft or just a nice getaway nook.All this splendor is located in the Grand Lake area, with every need within walking distance: the Farmer's Market, grocery and hardware stores, in addition to the Morcom Rose Garden, the Lakeshore shopping district and some of Oakland's best restaurants. This historic area is also minutes from Lake Merritt and affords easy accessibility to San Francisco by car or public transportation. Experience the comfort and luxury of modern living within the walls of the another time. This truly amazing home offers the best of both the 19th and the 21st centuries.