920 63rd St, Oakland, CA 94608

“I hope the garden reminds you to slow down the way it did for me. Watching the fruit come in the spring - apricots, peaches, avocado, figs, apples, and lemons - is nothing short of extraordinary.” This sweet sentiment from the owner says it all. After purchasing the home during the winter, they only discovered the abundance of the garden the next spring when the fruit trees unexpectedly came alive. It became their little slice of paradise, and it’s easy to see why. Behind its moody exterior and quaint front porch is a bright, beautifully refreshed 1905 Victorian that feels both wonderfully old and completely current. But the real magic is outside. Set on an oversized 6,750sf lot, the backyard feels less like the city and more like an orchard with hummingbirds, butterflies, and bluebirds. A shaded pergola, multiple decks and gathering spaces, meandering garden moments, and a potting shed create a place that invites you to stay awhile. Inside tall ceilings, warm wood floors, and...