7553 Valentine Street, Oakland

Sublime California living awaits in this single-level 2BD/1.5BA Oakland Hills bungalow with high ceilings, excellent light, ample storage, modern finishes, and splendid gardens. Through vintage casement windows, the living room has views of the East Bay Hills, and comfortably flows to the stylishly updated kitchen/dining area through to the expansive landscaped backyard beyond. The eat-in, work-in kitchen enjoys new appliances alongside a wonderful retro Wedgewood stove. Step from the dining area (with vaulted ceilings) onto the spacious deck to enjoy the best of indoor/outdoor living. Rich with established plants, mature trees, raised beds, pathways, and a large garden shed, the backyard still has enough space for many possibilities from play structures to an ADU*. Back inside, one bedroom has a convenient powder room ensuite, while the other bedroom has a sliding glass door onto the back deck. An updated bathroom sits between the two bedrooms, and gorgeous hardwood floors span the entire home. The bright, finished garage (with newer flooring) is a perfect bonus room, play area or separate work space. The garage also features a washer/dryer, plus easy attic access to storage.  Mature landscaping of camellia trees and wisteria surrounds the house providing privacy and beauty out every window. Convenient to 580, the many Oakland Hills’ amenities, and the parks and trails of the East Bay Hills.