1470 12th Street, Oakland, Californie, Alameda County, 94607

“The Blue House” – Eastlake Style Victorian, originally built in 1885. This vibrant Victorian shines like a gem, popping with blue hues, decorative woodwork and bay windows for optimal light infusion. Perfect for an owner’s unit plus income unit or multigenerational living, with the only challenge being to decide which unit to live in! Walking into the upper unit, you will be immediately captivated by the high ceilings and light flooding in, seemingly illuminating the gorgeous bamboo floors throughout. Passing through the foyer, the expansive open concept living is highlighted, with a generous living room and sensational chef’s kitchen. Blue cabinets with brass accents, honed marble countertops, farmhouse sink and a twelve-foot walnut butcher block island is the perfect setting for preparing five star meals. To the right of the living room, kitchen, and dining area is an office with a modern spiral staircase leading to a unique and very cool loft area. This upper level has a full bathroom, bedroom with walk in closet, living area and bonus entertainment room. Skylights in the loft continue to provide a bright and airy feel. Off the kitchen area and next to the office, is a stunning full bath with luminous subway tile, lovely window and washer/dryer. Just on the other side of the full bath is the substantial primary bedroom with en-suite bath featuring the elegant subway tile accents and splendid double vanity. At the back of the kitchen are doors opening to the deck with access down to the well-appointed yard, where your urban garden dreams can become a reality. Planter boxes with bamboo abound and plenty of space to put your green thumbs to work! Lower Unit: Walking in to the lower-level unit you’ll be taken aback by the spacious, comfortable, and calm environment. Brilliantly designed, with features like cool gray tile floors that run the length of the unit, an encompassing feeling of relaxation is present throughout. Enjoy quiet time in the living room, or put your chef hat on to whip up a fantastic meal in the beautiful kitchen that carries the stylish subway tile and gleaming quartz counters. Strolling down the hallway you will pass a large bedroom, followed by a marvelous bathroom that continues the overall aesthetic and incorporates subway tile accents and white quartz counters, creating a clean modern addition to the Victorian period charm. A superb second bedroom is just down the hall, as well as the unit’s extraordinary primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Similar to the unit upstairs, you can enter your garden of solitude from the interior doors at the hallways end, and unwind after a long day’s work. 1470 12th Street features off street parking for two cars (tandem), a mere eight-minute. walk to the West Oakland BART and just a six-minute BART ride to San Francisco. West Oakland is home to a burgeoning foodie scene with Horn Barbecue, 10th and Wood, Ghost Town Brewing, June’s Pizza, Soba Ichi and Magnolia Market. Jack London Square’s waterfront board walk and restaurant scene is less than a mile away also. If you are looking for a home with architectural prowess and period charm, plus income generating opportunity, then 12th Street is the property for you!