382 Van Buren Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

A rare opportunity: This grand home has been in the same family for generations, and is now ready for a new legacy. Built in 1908, this "Craftsman Eclectic" style home offers 5 large bedrooms, a music room, laundry room and other "bonus" spaces. Special touches include three fireplaces, imported German "tulip globe" fixtures, and a grand main staircase with gleaming rails and wainscoting that evoke a bygone era. Meticulously preserved original woodwork extends throughout the downstairs public areas. Built-in cabinets, window seats and unique barrel ceilings grace several rooms. The original kitchen comes with a vintage Wedgewood range and a pantry with a pie cupboard. A secondary kitchenette set off the living room can serve as a cocktail or tea room. The home sits perched among gardens on three sides, 2 blocks from Lake Merritt, near amenities too numerous to count and with easy access to multiple commute options.. A full-height basement could work as an ideal workshop area.