What began as a labor of love 20 years ago by the owners to create their dream home, is now a move-in ready beauty! This 1875 Italianate cottage retains the charm of its 19th Century façade, with a rebuilt structure and systems for 21st Century tastes and comforts. The restored period architecture on the outside gives way to a scene of breathtaking modernity on the inside! On the main level, soaring peaked ceilings, new white oak floors and new designer light fixtures highlight the open plan layout, with flexible spaces for dining and living. A spacious open kitchen features marble countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a Viking Pro gas range, Samsung French door refrigerator, and a large kitchen island with butcherblock top for the dedicated chef. A convenient half bath is here too. This level opens to a refinished redwood deck with garden views and great indoor/outdoor flow. Charming, colorful beadboard graces the stairway to the lower level, featuring a primary bedroom suite with oversized marble tiled shower and marble-topped double vanity; right outside your garden-level bedroom is a patio with a two-person spa. On this level you will also find a guest bedroom and attached 1-car garage with new side-by-side, front-loading washer/dryer and a 220 V outlet ready for your electric car charger. The deep and spacious backyard is absolutely delightful, with an artist’s studio and magical gardens with many low-water California natives and mature tropical plantings—a gardener's dream! Energy-saving features here include 100% owned solar, tankless water heater, denim insulation and dual-pane windows—Marvin wooden windows and Milgar sliding glass doors—throughout. All within a historic Oakland neighborhood that is also a vibrant artist’s community. Truly a Haven on 5th!

NEIGHBORHOOD

Welcome to the historic pocket neighborhood of South Prescott aka Lower Bottoms! Within one mile of 1563 5th Street, you will find so many amenities and attractions appealing to the urban adventurer. Let's touch on a few of them: One block away is Lower Bottoms Dog Park, a great place for your pooch to run off leash! Industrial art claseses are available at The Crucible. Sundays there is the Prescott Farmer's Market, with organic produce, flowers and prepared foods. Premium coffee, tea & treats at Kilovolt Coffee. Pacific Pipe is Touchstone Climbing's largest gym to date! Afterwards, get an amazing soulfood chicken sandwich at Kowbird! Jack London Square where you can take a waterfront stroll is just a hop, skip and a jump away too! Check out Plank Oakland while you're there, for beer, food and bocce. And coming soon, the Oakland Ballers—the Oakland B's for short—Oakland's newest pro baseball team, has its home field at historic Raimondi Park! Slated to open in 2024, a new 12,000 sf food hall, Prescott Market, will open next to Raidmondi Park. Just a few blocks away from 1563 5th St. is West Oakland BART, a hub for the BART system which will take you to downtown San Francisco, Berkeley and the local airports in minutes!