448 Foothill Blvd

This large one-bedroom apartment is on the first floor of a Victorian 5-plex near Lake Merritt. High ceilings throughout, with natural light in each room, and lots of original Victorian trimwork. The full-size eat-in kitchen has ample cabinet storage, a gas oven/cooktop and a double bowl deep stainless steel 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 one of Oakland's gems, beautiful Lake Merritt with its "ring of lights" at night and lakeside picnicking/jogging/walking path during the day. The neighborhood also features "Portal" (one of the best local pub/restaurants with a large outdoor patio), public tennis courts, a Lucky supermarket, and a forthcoming Grocery Outlet. You are a bike ride away from the Grand Lake and Lakeshore shopping districts (with the weekend Lakeshore Farmer's Market, the Grand Lake movie theater, Trader Joe's, Arizmendi Bakery, Peet's Coffee, etc.) and the popular Uptown District of Downtown Oakland (bars, restaurants, nightlife). Great transportation connections to downtown Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco by bus and BART. Offstreet parking for one vehicle included. Cats are okay - sorry, no dogs. One year lease required, water and garbage included, cats permitted (sorry, no dogs). Contact Kim details or appointment.