Located on a tranquil street in the sought-after Glenview neighborhood, 3715 Woodruff is a delightful 2BD/2BA Craftsman bungalow with enchanting front and rear gardens and a wonderful detached studio/home office. Lovingly maintained, the home enjoys elegant period features balanced by stylish modern upgrades. High ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and charming built-ins retain the character of the architectural style, while the modern kitchen and baths offer comfort and convenience. An easily accessible basement houses a laundry area and abundant storage space, and a long driveway provides off-street tandem parking. Conveniently located near Sausal Creek, Dimond Park and Lions Pool, the home is moments from Park Blvd restaurants and shops, Montclair, Farmer Joe’s Marketplace, and commuter access to BART and AC Transit bus lines.
Roses, lavender, a variety of flowering shrubs, and a flowering camellia tree provide a burst of color in the front garden on both sides of an ornamental river rock pathway. Inside, an expansive entryway opens onto the gracious living room with windows overlooking the front garden and a distinctive fireplace of stone and brick flanked by traditional built-in shelves beneath high windows. On the other side of the entry, the formal dining room is lit by sunny windows and features a vintage built-in hutch for storing table linens, serving pieces, and kitchen collectibles.
The large kitchen has been stylishly remodeled with warm recessed lighting, stone countertops and backsplash, and modern wood cabinets. A pair of wide windows over the dual sink fill the room with natural light. Off the kitchen is a full bath and across the hall, two generous bedrooms share a second bath with shower over tub and stone-topped vanity.
Perfect for entertaining or quiet relaxation, the private back yard features multi-level decks surrounded by dwarf blood orange, Meyer lemon, and Golden Delicious trees that create the feel of a secret garden. Thoughtfully landscaped to provide color and fragrance throughout the year, the garden overflows with colorful salvia, alstroemeria, jasmine, and fuschia bushes.
The detached garage has been finished with recessed light and built-in shelves - ideally suited for use as a home office or studio.
Additional Highlights: Custom plantation shutters Newly refinished wood floors Toto toilets Basement storage with washer and dryer French drain Off-street tandem parking Storage shed New roof on house Studio roof newly recoated