This exceptional 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bath English Tudor on one of the most sought-after streets in Crocker Highland showcases exquisite architectural details and an excellent floor plan for both casual living and elegant entertaining. Built in 1934, an era when quality construction was the norm rather than the exception, this home has been tastefully updated with a cook’s kitchen, decorator colors, updated bathrooms, updated lighting and landscaping. Yet, the Old World charm including beautiful windows, floors and moldings, French doors and rich woodwork has been maintained.

The entry to this picturesque home is level from the street to an elegant recessed front door that opens into a pretty foyer graced with a beautiful staircase and banister leading to the upper level. The living room to the right of the foyer is exquisite featuring a fireplace with brick hearth, marble surround, and mahogany mantle, a random plank oak floor, rich mahogany ceiling molding, and French doors that open to a tiled deck with built-in bench that overlooks the lush backyard. The library or music alcove at one end of the living room is a beauty with mahogany built-ins, paneled walls and ceiling.

Double wood doors on the other side of the foyer open to a spacious formal dining room with mahogany crown moldings, random plank floor, recessed lights and lovely wood windows. A door connects the dining room to the remodeled cook’s kitchen/family room that showcases a 6-burner Garland stove with double ovens, stainless steel appliances, double sink, built-in GE Monogram refrigerator, granite counters, custom cabinetry, hardwood floor and a breakfast bar. The sunny kitchen opens to a family room and a door leads to the deck off the living room.

There are three spacious light-filled bedrooms on the upper level. The ample master bedroom suite has a pretty outlook, two closets, a built-in vanity and an updated bathroom with a bath tub, stall shower and pedestal sink. The hall bathroom upstairs has been updated and has a shower over tub, double sinks and a leaded window. One of the bedrooms has an enormous closet that could accommodate a desk and computer.

A charming recreation room on the lower level has a fireplace, wood floor and French doors that lead to a loggia and the backyard. The yard has a deck and built-in bench, a lawn, play structure and flowering garden with vibrant bougainvillea. Also on the lower level are the fourth bedroom with wood floor and cedar closet, and the third full bathroom with shower over tub--ideal for guests or an au pair.

Additional features include: A delightful updated powder room with leaded window; detached garage with storage loft; laundry room with counter and storage space; utility room; recently replaced dishwasher; recently refinished hardwood floor in kitchen/family room; newer washer and dryer that are included in the sale; bonus room adjacent to the recreation room has a party kitchen--it has recently been used as a home office; outdoor closet off the loggia for storing garden supplies; dog run behind the garage; irrigation system; exterior painted within last several years; desirable Crocker Highlands neighborhood; convenient location close to shops, cafes, transportation and the Lake Merritt Farmer’s Market; lovely tree views from most rooms.

According to an appraiser, the house has 3687 square feet. Another appraiser measured 4065 square feet. The Metroscan report indicates that the house has 2693 square feet and the lot size is 5760 square feet. Square footage figures may not be accurate and will not be verified.

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