448 Foothill Blvd Oakland, CA 94606

This large one-bedroom apartment very near Lake Merritt was originally the front parlor in a Queen Anne Victorian. It’s a first-floor apartment in a 5-plex with high ceilings and natural light throughout, lots of original Victorian trimwork, but with some important updates. The full-size eat-in kitchen is large enough for guests, has lots of cabinet storage, and a gas oven/cooktop and double bowl deep stainless sink for the cook. The living room is updated with recyclable mid-century inspired carpet squares. The carpeted bedroom has a large walk-in closet with shelves/organizer and a nook with window (for an aspiring writer?). The bathroom has a tiled shower (no bathtub).

The apartment is located a short walk away from beautiful Lake Merritt with its "ring of lights" at night and lakeside picnicking/jogging/walking path, “Portal" (one of the best local pub/restaurants with a large outdoor patio), public tennis courts, a Lucky supermarket, and Walgreens drugstore. You are a bike ride away from the Grand Lake and Lakeshore shopping districts (with the weekend Farmer's Market, the Grand Lake movie theater, Trader Joe's, Arizmendi Cooperative Bakery, Peet's Coffee, etc.) and Oakland’s popular Uptown District (bars, restaurants, nightlife). Great transportation connections to downtown Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco by bus and BART. Off-street parking for one vehicle included. Also, within the City of Oakland free WiFi zone! 6-month lease required. Cats are okay (sorry, no dogs). Call Kim for appointment/details.