3860 Howe Street, Oakland

One block from vibrant Piedmont Avenue, enjoy gorgeous architecture and custom  upgrades in this classic 3BD/1.5BA Craftsman main home with a separate full-service studio apartment. Rich architectural details span the 2162 SQFT home, including coffered ceilings, wainscoting, leaded glass built-in cabinetry, and pocket doors. From the welcoming foyer, step through original columns into the living room with a cozy fireplace and mullioned windows. The adjoining dining room has large windows and easy kitchen access. Blending modern features and classic charm, the kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances, stackable laundry tucked into a closet, a powder room, and a glass door to the backyard oasis. Step onto the deck to relax, entertain, or enjoy a cup of tea in the gazebo. With raised beds and mature landscaping with flowering giant bird of paradise plants, the backyard is a verdant retreat. There is separate access to the ADU with full bathroom, kitchenette, & dedicated laundry hookups. Back upstairs, find a spacious primary, full bathroom, and two additional bedrooms - one with its own bonus sunroom! Modern updates include solar with backup batteries plus a newer heat pump system equipped with A/C. Everything is outside your front door: dining, yoga, Fentons Creamery, & nearby BART.