Saturday, November 3, 2012

610 Vernon St.

New Listing:Majestic Art’s & Craft’s Home from a Bygone Era Restored for the Next Century 

 

Welcome to this wonderful Art’s and Craft’s home, built in a time when the architecture was rich and the crafts people skilled. This home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2+ bathrooms. An extensive renovation and rejuvenation was just completed and it is now ready for the next Century. Nicely nestled on a slight rise, you’ll notice the pleasant lines and architecture as you approach. The big ‘ol porch is a perfect place to greet your guests, or to sit and relax on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The entry way and main stairway are grand, and the spacious living room has a big set of front windows overlooking the street. A fireplace, coved ceilings and leaded glass add character. The formal dining room is a perfect place to host an elegant dinner party. There is also a wonderful den with a fireplace and built-ins. The heart of this home is the kitchen and family room creating the “Great Room.” The brand new kitchen looks to the past and to the future for its elegant design. Any cook will love to turn-out savory meals here. The cook and helpers will enjoy all of the counter space and the cabinetry for storage.
The stainless steel appliances complete the picture. The adjacent family room is great for all the family times and the upcoming holidays are perfect for enjoying this space. This Great Room opens to a lovely deck and brick accented backyard. You will enjoy seamless indoor/outdoor California living here. Once you ascend the Grand Stairway to the upper floor, you will be struck by how spacious and sunny this home is. The 2 bedrooms are roomy and perfect for family and guests. The Master suite has wonderful old windows, 2 closets and a master bathroom that could grace the pages of a magazine. You will feel like you have finally arrived! This is a great place to end to your hectic day. And just to top things off, the laundry room has been relocated to the 2nd floor, taking some of the drudgery out of laundry day. Again, this home has just been renovated stem to stern, including; a Pest Control clearance and an EBMUD Sewer Certificate. You can review the extensive list of improvements at the house, or online.
This home is located in the Rose Garden District nestled between the Piedmont Avenue and Grand Lake Shopping Districts. Both offer a wide variety of Shops and many Fine Restaurants, including the popular Saturday Farmers’ Market and The Grand Lake Theater. There is easy access to Freeways and Downtown Oakland. Emeryville, Berkeley & San Francisco are all accessible. Lake Merritt is just an easy bike ride away and you will find hundreds of fun places to go and explore!

Features
  • 3+ Bedrooms & 2+ Bathrooms
  • Hardwood & Tile Floors
  • Brand New Kitchen w/Family Room
  • Detached Garage & Off-Street Parking
  • 2,441+/-sqft of Living Space
  • Master Suite w/ 2 Closets & Master Bath
  • Formal Living & Dining Rooms
  • Turn of the Century Detailing Intact
  • 2 Brand New Full Bathrooms
  • Many New & Updated Systems
  • Huge South Facing Park-Like Yard
  • 5,280+/-sqft Level Lot
  • Big ‘ol Comfy Porch for Relaxing
  • Bonus Parlor, Den, or Home Office
  • “Very Walkable” according to WalkScore This home scored 80 out of 100. Sell the cars – and get a couple bikes!


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Ron Kriss, Broker | RonKriss@jps.net | Phone: (510) 547-5970 x55
DRE#: 00784235 | Fax: (510) 547-5625
Lawton Associates | East Bay Real Estate | www.LawtonAssociates.com
Address: 3160 College Ave. Suite 201 Berkeley, CA 94705