4281 Gilbert Street,
Oakland
Listed for $925,000
Sold for $1,550,000

3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baTHrooms

Classic Elegance near Piedmont Ave

Three blocks up from Piedmont Avenue, you’ll find a classic, elegant traditional home at 4281 Gilbert Street. Cherished by the same family for 75 years, this house is steeped in family traditions and wonderful memories.

The solid oak front door, with leaded glass windows gives you a clue to the historic detailing and architecture you’ll find within. The main floor reception area shows off a grand, wide oak and fir staircase on one side, and French pocket doors with beveled glass on the other, leading into the parlor—today’s living room. Beautiful Craftsman details abound on the interior, from the wide wood casement windows and doorframes, to crown molding and baseboards.

The home has maintained the grand, brick mantel on its fireplace in the dining room, flanked by Craftsman-style built-ins and a stunning cabinet for ‘the good dishes’ and its accompanying silver and linens. Look up and around: Note the original matched ceiling light fixtures and wall sconces, too. Hardwood and fir floors have lovingly been refinished and glow once again.

The kitchen truly was the heart of the home, and its retro vibe happily remains. A new stove and refrigerator meld with the built-in pie cupboard and the ironing board’s hiding place. There’s a half bathroom tucked away, and a sizeable breakfast room just off of the kitchen, overlooking the backyard and planting beds, while a laundry/mudroom leads you out to the back porch and yard, for indoor/outdoor play and entertaining.

Upstairs, a large central hall gives a separation between the spacious front bedroom, with walk-in closet, and the other two light-filled bedrooms in the center of the house and overlooking the backyard. A full bathroom sits at the end of the hallway, and features both a tub and separate shower stall, and vintage tile work.

The Gilbert Street home has a long driveway, leading to a detached carport and a generous backyard that’s fully enclosed for privacy. Its fragrant, mature roses and geraniums line the fences and grace the property, with gardening beds ready for the summer sunshine. The outside’s ideal for relaxation, or watching the world go by on the semi-enclosed front porch.

While the architecture harkens to a bygone era, you’re but a stone’s throw to the vibrant Piedmont Avenue shops and restaurants, nearby Rockridge BART, and all the Bay Area has to offer.

A perfect place to call home!

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A few of the many before/after shots as it was prepped for the market: