1012 Elbert St, Oakland, CA

About 1012 Elbert St

Magical Glenview Tree House! On the historic “Glendora Path” featured in the classic book ‘Secret Stairs: East Bay..” For those who love to walk and be amongst nature. Access via stairway up from Elbert St. or the Glendora pathway from Glendora Ave. Upon arrival the reward is views, privacy and natural light. Two bedroom/flex spaces upstairs as well as the kitchen, fire insert for heating and one bathroom. Large bedroom suite downstairs with full bathroom. Lovingly re-imagined by the owners with painstaking attention to the period details including restored windows, dining room with wainscoting and built-in breakfront with stained glass, doors with decorative hinges and door handles, in addition four rooms have picture molding and are internally wired for sound, surround sound in the living room and controlled sound in the kitchen. Skylights and stainless steel appliances, with restored maple cabinetry highlight the kitchen as well. The dining + living rooms have coffered ceilings & the wood floors are newly refinished. Lots of storage space; detached cottage can serve as office and subfloor access/boiler room has new energy efficient furnace and water heater. Lush outdoor spaces for gardening with rebuilt deck.

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