990 Vermont St, Oakland CA

This rare and wonderful Craftsman bungalow is a true find. Designed by renowned Oakland architect Leo L. Nichols in 1910, it has been beautifully updated for modern living while respecting its singular style. Set at the top of a lovely street, with distinctive details such as a nested flat roof, stone chimney and wide eaves, it has a classic street presence, enhanced by colorful landscaping of bougainvillea, camellia and hydrangea. The wide, welcoming porch has a leafy view of downtown Oakland and San Francisco to the west and hillside vistas to the east. Diamond panes, a leaded-glass skylight, inlaid hardwood floors, exposed beams, wainscoting, built-in window seats, a river rock fireplace, updated kitchen, a sun room that opens to the yard, a beautiful bonus den in the finished basement, and a beautifully landscaped back yard are among the delights that await you. This superbly located bungalow is classic yet contemporary, from another time yet completely of today.