5347 James Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Exquisitely designed while embracing 1912 period details, this 2,672 square feet, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Rockridge Craftsman combines natural sophistication and modern luxury. Expanded and renovated in 2021, this sound home is part open concept with a great room combining a chef’s kitchen, breakfast nook and family room that all flow into the serene backyard with an indoor/outdoor three panel stacking glass door that disappears into the wall. This shingled Craftsman still retains its original character and soul from the period style detailed trim and high baseboard  throughout, to the box beam ceiling in the formal dining room, and original built-ins in the formal living room and dining room, along with four stained glass windows. Elegance abounds with high end, custom materials, from a 6 burner Blue Star range, to Miele dishwasher, to Grohe plumbing fixtures, to Calacatta marble, to handmade cabinets, to handmade wrought iron railing to designer lights throughout. Mostly newer … read more …